Covid death toll climbs to 1,284
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of November 22, 2022, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
GPHC gets $25M laser lithotripter for kidney stone removal
For many years, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has utilised conventional surgery for the treatment and removal of kidney stones. Now, patients can...
2 more die from COVID-19, 4 new cases recorded
Two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus have died, according to the Health Ministry.
These latest fatalities are two males, ages 43...
Death of teacher who died after surgery: GPHC says will “act swiftly” where action...
See below statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on the death of a teacher who died last week after undergoing surgery at the...
Govt’s billions into healthcare being wasted if nursing staff neglecting patient care – relative...
The Georgetown Public Hospital has once again come in for criticism after a family is now accusing nurses at the facility of causing the...
14 new COVID-19 cases recorded
Another 14 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.
This now takes active...
Stronger public health strategies needed to promote oral health – Dr Anthony
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony today emphasised the need for the implementation of health promotion strategies and approaches to prevent oral diseases.
He was at...
3 patients in ICU, 2 new COVID cases
The Health Ministry has reported that two more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Active COVID-19 cases in...
Some 60,000 persons suffering from diabetes locally
An estimated 60,000 persons in Guyana are suffering from diabetes – some of whom do not know their status.
On Monday, Health Minister, Dr Frank...
Teenager dies after giving birth to stillborn twin
A young woman died today shortly after giving birth to her first twin at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
According to a brief statement...
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Changes to Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on citizens’...
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has explained that the government’s proposed amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on...
Photos necessary for $100k cash grant registration – Min. Singh
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, has explained that the capturing...
With right systems, Moruca’s produce can feed families in TT, Barbados & beyond –...
President Dr Irfaan Ali has envisioned a future whereby the Moruca subdistrict in Region One (Barima-Waini) can produce enough food to supply other countries...
Sod turned for $4.4B Moruca Regional Hospital
President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony today turned the sod for the construction of the $4.4 billion Moruca Regional...
Eccles building on fire
The Guyana Fire Service is currently responding to a fire at Eccles, East Bank Demerara.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Venezuelan nationals remanded for stabbing policeman at Stabroek Market
Four Venezuelan nationals were today remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, jointly charged with attempted murder.
The...
Over 6,000 calls made to 914 hotline this year
Over 6,000 calls have been made to the 914 toll-free, hotline between January and now, reflecting an increase in reported cases and interventions.
The statistics...
Nappi Primary School library commissioned
A milestone in the journey to enhance literacy and foster a culture of reading in hinterland communities was marked with the commissioning of a...
Camille’s Academy to launch Diamond Campus in January 2025
As the world of technology creeps upon the doors of every teaching institution within Guyana, Camille’s Academy has opened its doors to the fraternity...
Soldier remanded on attempted murder charge
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporal Philon Edwards was today remanded to prison on an attempted murder charge when he appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabier...