Linden hospital still to receive results of suspected Zika samples – sent for testing...
A month has passed and still the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) has reportedly not received the results of samples sent for testing, suspected to...
The number of people with diabetes in the Americas has tripled since 1980
WHO’s first Global Report on Diabetes highlights the rapid rise of this disease and recommends measures to counter it
Washington, D.C., 6 April 2016 (PAHO/WHO): ...
Norton sounds warning to health care providers – says dishonesty will not be...
Public health care professionals must display honesty in the execution of their jobs, and uphold confidentiality with regards patient information, Public Health Minister Dr....
Pregnant T&T woman contracts Zika virus
Reprinted from the Trinidad Guardian
A 13-week pregnant Belmont woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, even as new international research seems to be...
Sixth Zika case confirmed – other patients fully recovered
There is confirmation that another person has contracted the Zika virus. The patient is from the Soesdyke area on the East Bank of Demerara....
Construction of Specialty Hospital to commence by mid-year
The construction of the long-awaited Specialty Hospital at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara (ECD) is expected to begin by mid-year following the completion of the...
New GPHC Board sworn-in
will prioritise computerisation of patient records
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today swore in its new board members. The ceremony which was held at...
Over 5000 chemically treated bed nets distributed – 75,000 more targeted
One of the preventative measures utilised by the Public Health Ministry against the Zika virus is to encourage the use of chemically treated bed...
GPHC screens 280 for glaucoma
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation – Department of Ophthalmology, successfully held its World Glaucoma Week 2016 activities themed 'Check your eyes for Glaucoma'. Two of the...
US Embassy partners with local stakeholders to help tackle suicide
In light of Guyana’s struggle with the societal scourge of suicide, the United States Embassy hosted a workshop aimed at enforcing preventative measures.
The initiative...
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Broadcasters confirmed for Global Super League
The broadcasters for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been confirmed with the tournament available to watch worldwide. The tournament will...
GSL T20: Final batch of tickets for opening match released
The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the...
Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days
The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...
G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo
At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...
Teen shot in leg at Sophia
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...
Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market
A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...
EBD Public Road to Diamond First Ave. alternative connection among $17B road works
The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five.
Six contracts were signed on...
Seize job opportunities in new, growing sectors in economy – VP to 305 Nations...
The Nations University saw 305 students graduating on Saturday and they were encouraged to not be distracted by the noise of the world and...
Berbice fisherman dies after vehicle plunges into trench
The lifeless body of 34-year-old fisherman, Mitchell Benn, was pulled from his pickup, which was submerged in a canal at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region...
NWD farmers nabbed with unlicensed shotguns, ammo
Two farmers were arrested this morning in the North-West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) after police found two unlicensed shotguns with matching ammunition at their...