Govt probing purchase of suspected refurbished CT machine for US$1M
During today’s sitting of the National Assembly, the House heard of a situation whereby a CT scan machine at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation...
Guyana receives US$200,000 from China to procure medical supplies
In an effort to enhance the medical facilities and services in Guyana, China handed over a cash grant to the tune of US$200,000 to...
229 persons died from Covid-19 for 2022 thus far
A total of 229 persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus this year have died, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony revealed today.
In total,...
Inaugural HIV/STI conference slated for December 4
In observance of World AIDS Day, the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) will be hosting the inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) HIV/STI (Sexually Transmitted...
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...
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Faizal Khan returns as head of BritCham Guyana
See below for a statement from the British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana on its newly elected Executives:
The British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana...
Education Ministry battling teacher shortage for TVET, music, foreign languages & PE
As more students display interest in subject areas such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and music, there has been a noticeable...
Treat pensioners with respect, care they deserve – Jagdeo to Human Services Ministry staff
In a bid to improve the delivery of public services, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has called for greater empathy and efficiency from officers...
AG Nandlall endorses top cop’s warning against arbitrary vehicle stops
The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, endorsed a recent directive from the Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken.
Hicken instructed...
With US$15M in funding, Guyana preparing to combat all types of diseases – Dr...
Amid global concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China – sparking fears of another pandemic – Guyana’s Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony...
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day...
Body of Chinese national in Demerara River Bridge accident recovered
The body of Mr. Fu-jian Wei, a 39-year-old Chinese national who tragically fell into the Demerara River during rigging operations at Pier 34 on...
Suspect in fatal shooting of Corentyne man released on station bail; wife demands justice
The wife of cane harvester Yognand Chaitram, also called ‘Boie’, who was recently shot dead by a businessman at Lesbeholden in Black Bush Polder,...
RBL CPL 2025 to take place from August 14 to September 21
The 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will take place from Thursday 14 August to Sunday 21 September.
This window has been agreed between CPL...
“It hard on me” – woman whose husband is incarcerated; children unable to attend...
By: Andrew Carmichael
Parbatie Mahadeo, a 36-year-old security guard who resides at Rose Hall Town in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), has said she is struggling...