GWI evaluating food-based agent to improve water quality
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has commenced evaluating a food-based agent called “Seaquest” which has the ability to improve water quality by reducing the...
Domestic violence unit commissioned – with Canadian support
In its pursuit to track and provide services to victims of sexual violence, the Ministry of Social Protection in collaboration with the Canadian Government,...
Health officials suspect new virus…samples sent overseas for confirmation
The Public Health Ministry is suspicious of a new virus coming into play and hopes that samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency...
GPHC offering free glaucoma testing…in observance of World Glaucoma Week
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will be offering free glaucoma testing in observance of World Glaucoma Week. The free screening sessions dubbed “Check...
Health Minister urges RHOs to work towards improving services offered in regions
Public Health Minister Dr George Norton, during the opening of the Regional Health Officers (RHOs)/ Directors meeting this morning, said that while there is...
Zika Virus fight: Fogging commences along Essequibo Coast
In continuing efforts to fight the Zika Virus in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), the Environment Health Department has commenced fogging along the Essequibo Coast.
Region Two...
Three more Zika cases confirmed in Guyana
Three more cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Guyana by the Public Health Ministry.
These cases were confirmed after samples were tested...
Mental health secretariat to be set up…as Govt heightens emphasis on illness
The establishment of a Mental Health Secretariat, to be built in Quamina Street, Georgetown, will see better coordination of mental health related services, interventions...
Millions of Mars and Snickers bars recalled
Mars is recalling chocolate bars in 55 countries because some of them may contain pieces of plastic.
The recall includes millions of Mars, Snickers and...
Jamaica activates national influenza plan following spike in Swine Flu cases
The Ministry of Health in Jamaica is putting measures in place to prepare the health sector for more influenza cases, following an increase in...
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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...