Region 6 ‘Bulk Waste’ collection commences tomorrow
- The Regional Household Bulk Waste Removal Programme which was launched in Region 4 last month, under the “Clean-Up My Country” initiative, has...
Canadian medical team wraps up successful outreach in Guyana
- The 19-member Canadian medical team has wrapped up another successful outreach in Guyana. The team included nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, family doctors,...
CJIA Ebola response checked by President Ramotar, other officials
–President Donald Ramotar along with other government and health officials had a firsthand look at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s (CJIA) preparations to...
Ramsaran dismisses rumors of Ebola case in Guyana; former Health Minister praises health workers’...
By Tracey Khan – Drakes
- Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsaran has dispelled rumors that a suspected case of the deadly Ebola Virus...
Guyana acquires more infrared thermometers to boost Ebola screening
By Kurt Campbell
– The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has acquired a batch of 36 infrared thermometers as it continues to carry out...
UN, Guyana launch joint programme on HIV/AIDS prevention
By Tracey Khan – Drakes
- The United Nations and the Government of Guyana today launched its Joint Programme of support on AIDS...
Not enough protective gears for Ebola trained Doctors – Dr Norton
By Tracey Khan – Drakes
- Shadow Health Minister, Dr George Norton says there are not enough protective gears for Ebola trained doctors...
Doctor tests positive for Ebola in New York
- A New York doctor who recently returned from Ebola-hit Guinea in West Africa has tested positive for the disease.
Dr Craig Spencer, who...
Report says more than seven suicides per hour in the Caribbean
- A new Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), report says about 65,000 people take their own lives in the Americas, including the Caribbean,...
US lab worker on Caribbean cruise tests negative for Ebola
- A cruise ship carrying a lab worker suspected of contact with Ebola returned to Texas Sunday, as US media reported the woman...
Recent Articles
No decision yet on use of biometrics at 2025 polls – GECOM Chair
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is yet to decide on the use of biometrics at next year’s polls even after a feasibility study was...
Customs Officer charged for exposing genitals to policeman
Jamal Forde, a 36-year-old Customs Officer from Providence, EBD, was who was arrested on 2024-09-03 by Police at the Sparendaam Station, was charged today...
Guyanese wins prestigious Lambeth Cross for outstanding service
Sheran Harper, A.A., has been awarded the Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion, recognising her exceptional contributions over more than...
Brutus slapped with more charges, granted $1.4M bail
Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been slapped with additional criminal charges.
Brutus, a businessman named Corwin Nicholson and a Police Sergeant named Latoya...
Letter: ‘No’ to electronics and biometrics in 2025 Guyana elections
Dear Editor,
Just recently, Anil Nandlall, AG and Minister of Legal Affairs, succinctly and definitively commented that “They (the PNC especially), will do everything within...
GDF Coast Guard opens boat ramp with support from U.S. Southern Command
As part of the United States and Guyana’s strong ongoing military-to-military partnership, the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) formally inaugurated the opening of the boat...
Guyana has “big role” in creating new world order in Global South – PM...
Having already positioned itself as a voice for the Global South, India believes Guyana can play a key role in creating a new world...
$100M allocated to transform Linden’s riverfront
Eight contracts were signed early this morning for the waterfront development of Linden and Wismar.
A total of $100 million was allocated to transform the...
Citibank open to establishing office in Guyana
The Government of Guyana in 2023 commenced talks with US-headquartered Citibank and other international financial institutions.
On Thursday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo noted that...
Jagdeo supports “severe penalties” for businesses that tamper with expiry dates on products
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday strongly condemned businesspersons who are involved in tampering with the expiry dates of products and then offering...