Construction of Specialty Hospital to commence by mid-year
The construction of the long-awaited Specialty Hospital at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara (ECD) is expected to begin by mid-year following the completion of the...
New GPHC Board sworn-in
will prioritise computerisation of patient records
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today swore in its new board members. The ceremony which was held at...
Over 5000 chemically treated bed nets distributed – 75,000 more targeted
One of the preventative measures utilised by the Public Health Ministry against the Zika virus is to encourage the use of chemically treated bed...
GPHC screens 280 for glaucoma
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation – Department of Ophthalmology, successfully held its World Glaucoma Week 2016 activities themed 'Check your eyes for Glaucoma'. Two of the...
US Embassy partners with local stakeholders to help tackle suicide
In light of Guyana’s struggle with the societal scourge of suicide, the United States Embassy hosted a workshop aimed at enforcing preventative measures.
The initiative...
GWI evaluating food-based agent to improve water quality
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has commenced evaluating a food-based agent called “Seaquest” which has the ability to improve water quality by reducing the...
Domestic violence unit commissioned – with Canadian support
In its pursuit to track and provide services to victims of sexual violence, the Ministry of Social Protection in collaboration with the Canadian Government,...
Health officials suspect new virus…samples sent overseas for confirmation
The Public Health Ministry is suspicious of a new virus coming into play and hopes that samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency...
GPHC offering free glaucoma testing…in observance of World Glaucoma Week
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will be offering free glaucoma testing in observance of World Glaucoma Week. The free screening sessions dubbed “Check...
Health Minister urges RHOs to work towards improving services offered in regions
Public Health Minister Dr George Norton, during the opening of the Regional Health Officers (RHOs)/ Directors meeting this morning, said that while there is...
Recent Articles
$60M in losses as fire destroys S&N Convenience Store
Approximately $60 million in losses were recorded following a fire, believed to have been caused by a low-voltage electrical issue, at S&N Convenience Store...
Guyana secures 3rd place in SEACOP JMCU Maritime Competition
Guyana has secured a 3rd-place ranking in the latest assessments under the SEACOP Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) Caribbean Competition, achieving a score of...
Pres. Ali positions Guyana as strategic hub for Qatar amid ongoing conflict
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and His Highness, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar held an official phone call this morning.
President...
Police in Reg 3 taking ‘soft approach’ as new tint rules take effect
Even though the grace period for compliance with Guyana’s new vehicular tint regulations has ended, traffic police in Region Three (Essequibo Island West Demerara)...
MoE records 58 reports since launch of anti-bullying portal
Since the launch of its Anti-Bullying Reporting System last November, the Education Ministry has recorded 58 bullying reports, with 48 already addressed, according to...
DDL Group records $6.1B Profit After Tax in 2025
Despite facing increasing uncertainties in international markets, local beverage giant Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has recorded $6.1 billion in Profit After Tax (PAT) in...
Easter Messages 2026
Easter 2026 Message from the People’s Progressive Party
The People’s Progressive Party extends warm Easter greetings to all Guyanese, especially our brothers
and sisters within the...
Berbice woman strangles daughter, 7, to death
A seven-year-old girl was strangled to death by her mother, who also attempted to take the life of her almost two-year-old son.
Dead is Isabella...
Farmers, residents face losses as persistent rain, damaged sluice trigger flooding in Crabwood Creek
Two broken sluice doors coupled with prolonged rainfall across the Upper Corentyne have left residents and farmers in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne)...
1,200 residents to benefit as $1.053B Karasabai airstrip commissioned
Residents of Karasabai are set to benefit from safer, faster and more reliable transportation following the commissioning of a modern airstrip on Saturday, a...
