Injured motorcyclists air-dashed to GPHC – after Essequibo Coast accident
Two residents of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), were air-dashed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) early Monday morning as their conditions worsened....
22-year-old dancer is Guyana’s latest suicide victim…three more hospitalised after attempting suicide
Twenty-two-year-old, Dinesh Chan aka Moti of Reliance Village on the Essequibo Coast, succumbed last Sunday night at the Suddie Public Hospital after he consumed...
Cancer claimed 46 lives in 2015 – report
A total of 46 patients lost the battle to cancer in Guyana, with breast cancer being the leading diagnosis of the 314 cancer patients...
200 million women and girls live with female genital mutilation – U.N.
At least 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation in 30 countries, according to a new statistical report published...
“I am a survivor” – QC students launch project to tackle suicide
The Ministry of Social Protection has intensified its efforts to prevent suicide by taking the message to schools, communities and workplaces.
Targeting youths, the Ministry...
Refurbished NICU re-opens at West Dem Hospital – infant mortality rates expected to be...
As part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to reduce infant mortality, the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the West Demerara Regional Hospital,...
Dharmic Sabha intensifies efforts against suicide
With the intent to curb the rising incidence of suicide across the country, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has intensified its awareness and intervention...
RHO for Region Five resigns
Acting Regional Health Officer (RHO) for Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Mr Gavin Persaud, has tendered his resignation effective March 1, 2016 after serving in this...
Drug shortages will continue despite $6.5B budgetary allocation – Dr. Anthony
Although $6.5B has been earmarked for the procurement of drugs under the public health sector in this year’s budget, it still would be insufficient...
Zika virus infection ‘through sex’ reported in U.S.
A rare case of the Zika virus being transmitted through sex, not a mosquito bite, has been reported in the United States, the BBC...
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Rescue team yet to meet crash site of ASL aircraft; GCAA deploys investigators
SEE BELOW PRESS RELEASE:
GCAA DEPLOYS INVESTIGATORS FOLLOWING ASL CESSNA 206 AIRCRAFT CRASH NEAR IMBAIMADAI; RESCUE OPERATIONS ONGOING
Georgetown. April 11, 2026.
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)...
Collective effort needed to keep Guyana clean — PM Phillips
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips called for collective responsibility in tackling solid waste disposal across Guyana, as he participated in the...
Berbice man crushed to death by truck at Fyrish
A Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), man was killed on Friday night after he was run over by a truck while reportedly lying on...
2 robbery suspects arrested at Mocha
Ranks of Regional Police Division #4 ‘B’ (East Bank Demerara) have arrested two males in connection with recent robbery under arms and break-and-enter-and-larceny offences.
The...
Chinese nationals robbed by armed bandits at Eccles
Armed bandits pounced on three Chinese nationals on Friday outside their Eccles, East Bank Demerara, residence.
The incident occurred at around 15:53 hours.
Preliminary investigations revealed...
100g cannabis found at Mahdia, no arrests made
Police in Regional Division #8 (Potaro-Siparuni) are investigating the discovery of approximately 100 grammes of cannabis which was found on Friday, April 10, 2026,...
GPF destroy $1.7B in narcotics after being used as evidence in court
The Guyana Police Force today conducted a drug destruction exercise, disposing of over $1.7 billion in narcotics that were used as evidence in various...
Special Forces nearing ASL plane crash site – GDF
SEE BELOW STATEMENT FROM THE GUYANA DEFENCE FORCE:
In support of and in coordination with relevant national agencies, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has mobilised...
Job fair at Enmore call centre set for May 19 as V-Chart expands high-growth...
V-Chart Services is advancing its recruitment efforts at its Enmore facility, with the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) partnering to support an upcoming job...
20 oil & gas technicians graduate from Port Mourant training college
The Guyana Technical Training College Inc (GTTCI) on Friday graduated its fourth Advanced Diploma cohort in Oil and Gas at Port Mourant, Region Six...
