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...
PAHO Director to brief Health ministers on Zika in the Americas
Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, will brief ministers of health from nearly a dozen Latin...
First Lady to represent Guyana at UN High Level meeting on HIV/AIDS – in...
Guyana’s First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with a UNAIDS team to discuss ways of engaging Heads of Governments on reducing inequalities which...
Region 9 experiencing severe drought conditions…food supply threatened
Residents of Region Nine, (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are worried that a food shortage is imminent if the dry weather being experienced within the Region...
Four containers milk ‘refused entry’ into Guyana last month
The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) would like to advise the general public and importers of food that during the month...
Better Hope man dies after ingesting rat poison
A Better Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD) family is in a state of disbelief and grief as they come to grips with the loss...
Gold miner who swallowed cocaine pellets to face Court tomorrow
The gold miner who was caught with 518 grammes of cocaine in his undergarments on Thursday last at the Ogle Airport, East Coast Demerara...
Movies hook millions of young people on tobacco – new WHO report says films...
The World Health Organization (WHO), in a report released today, is calling on governments to assign “R” ratings to movies that portray tobacco use,...
Health Ministry to address concerns raised by Fort Island residents
Residents of Fort Island in Region Three were able to have their concerns addressed by Minister of Public Health Dr. George Norton and a...
GPHC’s maternity unit to undergo major upgrade…$89M allocated
Pregnant women can now expect a more comfortable environment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) maternity and child care unit. This expectation comes...
Recent Articles
PAC condemns vandalism of facilities at Guyana-China Friendship Park
See full statement from the Protected Areas Commission:
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) expresses profound disappointment and concern regarding the misuse and acts of vandalism...
Update: Pilot’s body in advanced state of decomposition, efforts to recover remains to continue...
See full statement from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority:
It is with deep sadness that we confirm that the body of the pilot has been...
Pres. Ali hands over garbage trucks to boost Region Three sanitation
Each Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Three have received a garbage truck, as part of the government’s nationwide effort to strengthen solid waste...
No need for panic buying or hoarding fuel – PM as shipments arrive
For Immediate Release:
See full statement by Prime Minister Mark Phillips on fuel availability
The Government is aware of reports of public anxiety regarding the temporary...
GuyOil rejects fake news of fuel shortage lasting for 10 weeks
The Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) is rejecting a fake press release published by Sheriff News Network, which indicates that the current disruption to...
Govt to construct $59M drainage structures along Bellamy Canal
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has invited bids to build drainage structures along the Bellamy Canal in...
Venezuelan man fined for forging birth certificate to gain Guyanese citizenship
A 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Rene Calabo, has been fined $100,000 or sentenced to three months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to presenting a forged birth...
“We are closely monitoring the situation” – Pres. Ali meets with importers on fuel...
President Dr Irfaan Ali today met with fuel importers to address the current fuel shortages.
"I’ve been assured that shipments are expected as early as...
Private investor interested in developing airport in Reg. 3 – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) could soon get its own municipal airport, similar to the Eugene...
Man critical after being stabbed during robbery at Kitty Seawall Road
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Monday...
