Health Minister says over 8000 Guyanese living with HIV/AIDS – Guyana set...
With some 8000 persons said to be living with HIV/AIDS in Guyana, Government, through the Public Health Ministry, is hoping that a high-level meeting...
Is there a shortage of drugs, medical supplies at public hospitals?
* PPP insists there is a shortage but Norton says no such crisis exist
Public Health Minister Dr George Norton is maintaining that...
Could this soap stop malaria?
(CNN) - It's just a little sting, so slight often the victim doesn't even feel it.
But it's administered by the most dangerous animal...
Prevention of Discrimination Act needs to be amended, says GCCI President
At an event held to commemorate the 33rd International AIDS Candlelight Memorial at the Catholic Life Centre, Brickdam, Georgetown on Sunday evening, Georgetown Chamber...
‘Waste to Energy’ project closer to reality
The company, that will build, own and operate, the Waste-to-Energy Plant, that is proposed to be constructed at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill, behind,...
Doctors perform first U.S. penis transplant
(CNN) Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital performed the first U.S. penis transplant, they said Monday, calling it a "landmark procedure."
Thomas Manning, 64, is...
Cayman Islands to start releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Zika fight
According to a report in the Jamaica Gleaner, the Cayman Islands is to introduce genetically engineered mosquitoes to reduce the insect population in the...
‘Workplace stress’ the topic of a symposium tomorrow at Theatre Guild
The Ministry of Social Protection will be holding a symposium tomorrow morning at the Theatre Guild in Georgetown on the challenges of workplace stress.
The...
Final piece of type 1 diabetes puzzle solved
A complete picture of the areas that the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes has finally been revealed by scientists, according to...
Former India cricketer Arun Lal reveals battle with cancer
Taken from Times of India
Arun Lal, former India opener and cricket commentator, is recovering after undergoing treatment for a "rare and dangerous" jaw cancer.
The...
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Brooklyn security officer jailed, fined $14M for trafficking ganja through CJIA
A security officer from Brooklyn, New York, who was earlier this year busted with a quantity of marijuana at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport...
Chairman of US EXIM Bank to visit Guyana
U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic will arrive in Guyana tomorrow for high-level meetings focused on strengthening economic cooperation, discussing the country's transformative...
Contractors, engineers to be held more accountable under updated procurement laws, contracts – AG
Contractors and engineers will be held more accountable under soon-to-be updated procurement laws and contracts, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has revealed.
During his programme “Issues...
Mother of 5 granted bail for allegedly stealing $3.8M gold band
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‘You went to Jamaica as soldiers, returned as heroes’ – Pres. Ali honours GDF...
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, delivered a stirring tribute to the ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) during a medal...
Guyana to soon step up advocacy on Corentyne River fees – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali today affirmed that the Government of Guyana will soon step up its advocacy to address the fees imposed by Suriname...
‘List being prepared’ – Pres. Ali on drivers found with illegally obtained licences
President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured that the government is still intent on addressing the issue of illegally obtained drivers licences, noting that a...
Investors interested in using Guyana’s sugar to manufacture protein products
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with a group of investors from the Barson Strategy Group out of Washington DC, who are interested...
Govt cracks down on irregularities in public assistance assessments in Reg. 5
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud on Tuesday met with several key stakeholders in Region Five, including staff of the...
Minister Persaud demands urgent action to strengthen response to sexual assault cases
During her visit to Region Five on Tuesday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, convened an urgent meeting at the...
