Chikungunya outbreak: Guyana sends over 1,000 samples for testing
- Since the alert for the chikungunya disease began some weeks ago, the Ministry of Health has sent over 1000 samples to be...
Albouystown residents benefit from free medical services under ‘Impact Albouystown Project’
By Leroy Smith
www.inewsguyana.com] - More than 300 persons today (Saturday, June 7) benefited from a medical outreach which was executed by the Guyana Defence Force...
12 more cases of Chickungunya confirmed in Berbice
- The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed 12 more cases of chikungunya, from samples which were taken from East Berbice, leading...
Two cases of Chikungunya detected in Berbice
– The Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases of Chikungunya in the Canje, Berbice area. A team has been dispatched to the...
More promotion of cancer prevention/awareness needed in Guyana
– An iNews Poll has found that there needs to be more awareness of cancer prevention in Guyana.
The question, “Is enough being done...
Chikungunya cases: Vector Control Services to tighten surveillance at ports of entry
- There are plans for the tightening up of surveillance and intensifying of operations at the ports of entry to prevent against vector...
Authorities urged to declare suicide an urgent health problem – iNews Poll
– Hundreds of Guyanese have called on the relevant authorities to declare suicide an urgent health/psychological problem in Guyana.
During iNews’ weekly poll for...
Health Fair, among activities held to observe World Autism Day
- The Ministry of Health has launched a two - day Health Fair and Fun Day to commemorate World Autism Day which was...
Plans underway to incorporate Whim Community Centre in health program
- Monitoring and evaluation of the Berbice Regional Health Authority continued on Friday with another health facility day in Region six.
Performance over...
Condoms ‘too big’ for men in India
- A survey of more than 1,000 men in India has concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for...
Recent Articles
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...
Joint Statement on State Visit of PM Narendra Modi to Guyana
JOINT STATEMENT
State Visit of the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
His Excellency...