Doctor tests positive for Ebola in New York
- A New York doctor who recently returned from Ebola-hit Guinea in West Africa has tested positive for the disease.
Dr Craig Spencer, who...
Report says more than seven suicides per hour in the Caribbean
- A new Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), report says about 65,000 people take their own lives in the Americas, including the Caribbean,...
US lab worker on Caribbean cruise tests negative for Ebola
- A cruise ship carrying a lab worker suspected of contact with Ebola returned to Texas Sunday, as US media reported the woman...
Majority of persons who commit suicide are Indo – Guyanese – Psychiatrist
– Psychiatrist attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Bhiro Harry has revealed that the administrative regions that are most affected...
Major plans announced to revamp National Psychiatric Hospital
- The National Psychiatric Hospital in Berbice will be transformed into a complex, with three components – one for the elderly, the second...
Local/International passengers being screened at Ogle Airport in light of Ebola threat
- A Ministry of Health team led by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, held a full Ebola preparedness and prevention awareness and...
Texas Hospital Worker who may have handled Ebola samples is on Caribbean Cruise
- A Texas hospital lab supervisor who may have handled fluid samples from Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan is on a Carnival cruise...
‘Eat What We Produce’ campaign launched amid World Food Day observances
By Tracey Khan Drakes
- The Ministry of Agriculture today launched its ‘Eat
What We Produce’ campaign amid observances for World Food Day...
Guyana introduces visa restriction for Ebola affected West Africa
– Foreign Affairs Minister, Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett says that all of Guyana’s embassies and consulates abroad were instructed not to issue visas...
Public outcry forces Health Minister to announce restrictions for Ebola hit African states
– Following an article published by iNews yesterday that the Ministry of Health will not ban African nationals from entering the country despite...
Recent Articles
Cane harvester slapped with rape charge, granted $250,000 bail
A 38-year-old cane harvester accused of raping a relative was on Tuesday granted $250,000 bail when he appeared before the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court.
Lookesh Daljit,...
$177M new wing eases overcrowding at Yarrowkabra Primary
The learning environment at the Yarrowkabra Primary School on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway has been significantly enhanced with the addition of a brand-new wing to...
Guyana strengthens offshore oil spill response capacity with arrival of the capping stack
Guyana has significantly strengthened its offshore emergency response capability by installing an in-country capping stack at the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI), becoming one...
Pres. Ali outlines plans for 50-acre Enmore industrial hub to create jobs, empower small...
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced plans for the development of a 50-acre industrial hub at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, as part...
Pres. Ali outlines major reforms to secure sugar industry’s future
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Guyana’s sugar industry through modernisation, mechanisation, and strategic investments aimed at ensuring...
National Cultural Centre set for major restoration as design phase advances
The National Cultural Centre (NCC) is set to undergo a comprehensive restoration and modernisation this year, following the completion of its design and procurement...
Teacher dies after bus crashes at Great Diamond
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Tuesday June 16, 2026, about 08:30hrs, on Diamond...
Anna Regina Stadium to feature one of the fastest-drying surfaces in Caribbean — Minister...
The newly constructed Anna Regina International Stadium will feature one of the fastest-drying surfaces in the Caribbean, ensuring the facility can be used year-round...
Emergency response facilities to become operational in Lethem, Mahdia, Georgetown — PM
Emergency response facilities will be established in Lethem, Mahdia, and Georgetown, and will become fully operational this year as Guyana systematically strengthens its disaster...
Disaster preparedness key to regional sustainability — PM Phillips
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, reminded that resilience to natural disasters must be treated as a core function of governance, especially across the...
