Ebola Outbreak: Guyana should fear the worst – says Retd Brigadier
By Kurt Campbell
– In wake of the growing Ebola outbreak in West Africa and which has spread to other parts of the world...
Guyana cannot test, treat for Ebola; Brazil has first suspected case
– Even as Guyana’s neighbour, Brazil is reportedly treating its first suspected case of the deadly Ebola virus, Minister of Health, Dr Bheri...
Mental Health needs to be placed high on agenda – Cathy Hughes
By Fareeza Haniff
– Alliance For Change (AFC) Member and Parliamentarian, Cathy Hughes believes that the issue of mental health needs to be placed...
Over 100 to benefit from eye surgeries, examination by Chinese medical team
- By the end of the next two days, over 100 Guyanese would benefit from eye examinations and surgeries being conducted by the...
Mental Health Council to be established to fight suicide
- The Ministry of Health will soon launch a ‘Mental Health Council’ to assist in the fight against suicide. The council will comprise...
Presidential Commission to tackle NCD’s launched
- Delivering the formal address at the launch of the Presidential Commission on Non Communicable diseases (NCDs) yesterday, at the Guyana International Conference...
Health Officials meet to formulate action plan against Ebola for Guyana
- Guyana is moving towards establishing an action plan to deal with the Ebola Virus, and in this regard a wide cross section...
Georgetown to get another dose of Chikungunya fogging from today
- The Ministry of Health Vector Control Services will recommence fogging today (Wednesday, September 3), in identified communities around the Capital City, Georgetown...
Health Minister hints at regulating school canteens for stricter diet
– The Ministry of Health has launched a five day training exercise for the Wellness Warriors, where it was revealed that Cardiovascular diseases...
IAC, Health Ministry to ‘walk’ in raising awareness of Suicide Prevention
- The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) will be hosting a ‘walk’ to heighten awareness on the...
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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...
Starlink seeking licence to provide internet service in Guyana
Starlink is seeking a licence to provide internet service in Guyana, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed.
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated...