Floodwaters receding slowly in Region 5 communities
Residents and farmers in various communities in Region Five (Mahacia-Berbice) are finally getting some relief as floodwaters began receding, though slowly.
The National Drainage and Irrigation...
$9.4M approved for ‘Baby Heart’ to perform surgeries on 18 children
Cabinet has approved financing to the value of $9.4M or the equivalent of US$44,750 for a team from the International Children’s Heart Foundation (Baby...
All pregnant women in Jamaica to be tested for Zika
The Ministry of Health in Jamaica will require all pregnant women to be tested for the Zika virus.
“When a woman is tested positive for...
Human organs grown in pigs may help transplant patients, scientists say
(CNN) There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.
But what...
‘GET OUT!’ – Ramayya ordered out of NA Hospital compound by CEO
Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Dr Veerasammy Ramayya was ordered out of the compound of the New Amsterdam Hospital, by...
Baby born to mother brain-dead for months
(BBC) A baby was born in Portugal to a woman who had been brain-dead for almost four months, hospital officials say.
The boy was delivered...
Final draft of tobacco legislation for Cabinet’s approval – Dr Norton
With the Tobacco Legislation already having two sessions of consultation at Cabinet level, the Minister of Health is hoping that the final draft will...
Health Minister sounds warning to retailers – says all food items should...
Public Health Minister, Dr George Norton has announced that items in supermarkets and shops across the nation that do not bear labels will no...
Govt should ‘stop giving lip service’ and lay tobacco bill in National Assembly, says...
By Devina Samaroo
Shadow Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is urging government to stop pussyfooting and act expeditiously to bring the draft Tobacco Control Bill...
Parika, Leguan to benefit from X-ray facilities
The Leguan Cottage Hospital and Parika Health Centre are expected to have fully functional x-ray departments by the end of the year. These facilities...
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US$10.8M Guyana-China Friendship Park commissioned
The US$10.8 million Guyana-China Friendship Park, formerly Joe Vieira Park, on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD), is being hailed as a symbol of...
Body of pilot from crashed Cessna 208 aircraft recovered
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Special Forces have successfully reached the crash site...
Mother remanded for killing daughter
Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, 26, has been remanded to prison for the murder of her daughter, 7.
The woman allegedly suffocated her daughter, Isabella Dabadial, at...
Transformation of Georgetown Zoo & Botanical Gardens to commence soon – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that investments have been made to commence the Georgetown Zoo and Botanical Gardens transformation project.
He made this announcement...
Mahaica man dies in early morning crash on ECD road
A 27-year-old man who was identified as Keshon Arthur of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, lost his life early this morning following an accident at...
East Berbice woman hospitalised after being shot by ex-partner
A 27-year-old self-employed woman, Vasanti Gordon, of Islington Village, East Bank Berbice, is currently hospitalised after she was shot several times by a man...
3 injured during shootout at Plaisance
See full statement below from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division # 4 ‘C’ are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Saturday...
2 arrested after WCD man found dead
Police in Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) have arrested two persons in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old Ricardo Thompson.
Thompson, a construction...
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies at 92
(BBC) Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died aged 92, her son has confirmed.
The unrivalled queen of Indian...
New $6.8B Bartica Regional Hospital to be completed in 24 months
The Ministry of Health on Saturday celebrated a major milestone with the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art regional hospital in...
