Zika Virus fight: Fogging commences along Essequibo Coast
In continuing efforts to fight the Zika Virus in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), the Environment Health Department has commenced fogging along the Essequibo Coast.
Region Two...
Three more Zika cases confirmed in Guyana
Three more cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Guyana by the Public Health Ministry.
These cases were confirmed after samples were tested...
Mental health secretariat to be set up…as Govt heightens emphasis on illness
The establishment of a Mental Health Secretariat, to be built in Quamina Street, Georgetown, will see better coordination of mental health related services, interventions...
Millions of Mars and Snickers bars recalled
Mars is recalling chocolate bars in 55 countries because some of them may contain pieces of plastic.
The recall includes millions of Mars, Snickers and...
Jamaica activates national influenza plan following spike in Swine Flu cases
The Ministry of Health in Jamaica is putting measures in place to prepare the health sector for more influenza cases, following an increase in...
Suicide prevention taskforce meets to discuss interventions, way forward
The Suicide Prevention Taskforce of the Ministry of Public Health met this morning to work on a comprehensive plan to develop specific interventions to...
Another Zika case confirmed…Guyanese woman tests positive after returning from Suriname
Guyana has reported yet another case of the Zika virus, this time being a victim who hails from Diamond, on the East Bank of...
Crime, Zika among threats identified by CARICOM SG for urgent action
Crime, unproved categorisation of the Region as a financial high risk area and the potentially devastating effects of the Zika virus were the threats...
Test of Love…Over 1500 persons took Annual Valentine’s HIV test
Over one thousand five hundred persons were tested for HIV, as the Ministry of Public Health, through the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) conducted...
New drug procurement system to take effect soon – Health Minister
By Devina Samaroo
The Public Health Ministry has introduced a new system for the procurement of drugs and medical supplies with the aim of enhancing...
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...
