Health Ministry boosts hinterland healthcare with new fleet of vehicles
Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Monday handed over approximately 13 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four utility vehicles (XUVs), and seven motorcycles to Regions One, Seven,...
Ozempic-like medication for local market will require prescription, authorities to clamp down on misuse...
An Ozempic-like medication is set for approval in Guyana, but Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony is warning against its misuse, noting that strict monitoring...
Health Minister commissions ‘transformative’ upgrades at Port Kaituma Hospital
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, on Friday officially commissioned a suite of major infrastructural upgrades at the Port Kaituma Hospital, marking a historic...
Ministry of Health launches Vaccination Week
The Ministry of Health has officially launched Vaccination Week in the Americas in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/PAHO).
Delivering remarks...
Cuban national, 19, successfully undergoes life-changing surgery at GPHC after stabbed to head
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In the early hours of the morning, when most of the city was asleep, a life-threatening...
8 hospitals earn “baby-friendly” status in Guyana
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), has recognised eight hospitals across Guyana with “Baby-Friendly” designations.
The...
EU launches €8.9M PharmaNext programme in Guyana
The European Union (EU) has deepened its health partnership with Guyana following a high-level visit by European Commission deputy Director General for international partnerships,...
Self-testing health centres to be established in communities – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that self-testing centres will be established in communities across the country, in order to improve preventative healthcare.
He...
Health Ministry launches national guidelines to strengthen patient safety, combat AMR
The Ministry of Health, through the Korea-World Bank Partnership Facility, has officially launched the National Guidelines for the Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and...
WHO certifies The Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates The Bahamas...
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Sisters injured in West Ruimveldt shooting
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Police are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Monday August 10, 2026, about 19:30hrs at West...
Miner arrested as police probe attempted murder of housewife & 19-Y-O
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Police are investigating an alleged attempted murder which occurred on Monday August 10, 2026, about 21:30hrs at...
“We remain confident in CCJ as a vital regional judicial institution” – Regional Judiciary...
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The Heads of Judiciary of Barbados, The Bahamas, Belize, Guyana, The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago...
Guyana working with Suriname to ensure resolution as MV Canawaima threatened with sailing ban
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The CANAWAIMA Ferry Service (CFS) Inc. and the CANAWAIMA Management Company (CMC) JV, has taken note...
Govt consults key stakeholders on Kingston Beautification Project
The Kingston area of Georgetown is set to undergo a major transformation following a consultation meeting with key stakeholders on plans to enhance the...
Guyana, US sign MoU to deepen security cooperation
President Dr Irfaan Ali witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to enhance the existing Memorandum of Security Cooperation between Guyana...
Guyana to import 330,000 lbs of chicken weekly to meet local demands
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Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Monday met with representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to...
Bath Regional Hospital records over 60,000 patient visits in first year
Bath Regional Hospital has recorded more than 60,000 patient visits since it began operations following its commissioning a year ago. The facility is now...
Fire Service raises alarm over obstructions blocking Regent Street hydrants
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Earlier today, August 11, 2026, ranks from the Guyana Fire Service’s Fire Hydrant Department conducted routine testing...
Fmr Reg. 6 REO on $200,000 bail for fatal Nigg accident
Former Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six, Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, has been released on $200,000 station bail as police continue their investigation into...
