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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...

‘Remain humble, serve the people of this country with dedication’ – Dr Anthony urges...

On Sunday, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, delivered an inspiring speech at the University of Guyana School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony, encouraging...

Guyana secures US$22M for healthcare research

Guyana has secured US$22 million to strengthen its healthcare research capabilities, a critical step towards advancing patient treatment outcomes. The funding includes a US$15 million...

Pres. Ali urges contractor to expedite works on new Ogle hospital

The contractors working on the modern Maternal and Paediatric hospital at Ogle, East Coast Demerara have been urged to expedite works on the project...

Mahaicony Cottage Hospital achieves milestone with 1st successful thyroidectomy

  The Mahaicony Cottage Hospital recently achieved a significant milestone by adding thyroidectomy to its list of surgical services, successfully performing its first major thyroidectomy...

600 nurses needed in Essequibo Coast amid healthcare expansion – Min. Anthony

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has projected a need for 600 nurses on the Essequibo Coast to support the region’s evolving healthcare landscape. With...

Simulation Centre commissioned at Suddie Hospital

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony accompanied by Regional Health Officer Dr Ranjeev Singh, yesterday officially commissioned a Simulation Centre at the Public Hospital...

GNBS urges adherence to Salted Fish Standard for product consistency, quality

Salted fish, whether dried, wet or in brine, is a delicacy in Guyanese creole dishes including the famous salted fish with bakes made for...

“It’s scary, but God is in charge” – mother of 2 determined to fight...

Haimwati Vedya Hariprasad is a 41-year-old mother of two who was last year diagnosed with thyroid cancer, having received the earth-shattering news on July...

Medevac rate decreases to 3% in Region Nine as surgical capacity improves

The government’s strategic investments in the Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) healthcare sector have led to a reduction in the number of patients requiring...

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1,500 hectares of cane to be cultivated at Skeldon Estate by year-end – Mustapha

The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is set to cultivate some 1,500 hectares of sugarcane in mechanized fields at the Skeldon Sugar Estate in Region...

Over 240 rooms now available as Royal International Hotel officially opens

The Royal International Hotel has officially opened for business, adding 241 rooms to Guyana’s room stock and it currently employs 50 persons - most...

Teacher shot, robbed of $250k at Turkeyen home

Shawn Thomas, a 53-year-old teacher of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, is currently hospitalised after he was shot and robbed of $250,000 cash at his home. Based...

Soldier robbed of motorcycle at Sophia

Terrie McCalmon, a 21-year-old Private of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and resident of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was recently robbed of his motorcycle in...

Miner on $30k bail over ganja possession charge

Terrence Hawker, a 37-year-old miner of Sixth Avenue, Bartica, was charged on Friday for 'Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking'. The charge was...

Guyanese businesses looking to forge new partnerships, expand market access at Agro Fest 2025...

See below for a statement from GO-Invest on Guyana's participation in Barbados' Agro Fest: Guyana Delegation to Showcase Economic Growth and Regional Collaboration at Agro...

$277.9M Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court commissioned

By: La'Wanda McAllister  Residents of Region One (Barima-Waini) will now have improved access to justice with the commissioning of the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court, a state-of-the-art...

In the future, Govt to create more opportunities for citizens to invest – Jagdeo

  Noting that the aggregate deposits in the local banking system has grown significantly over the years, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained that...

Some Mocha squatters approach Govt for help after being misled by Opposition

    All but one of the Mocha/Cane View, East Bank Demerara (EBD) squatters who were misled by the opposition have taken up government’s offer for...

Guyana did not sign any third country deportee arrangement with US – VP

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed claims that Guyana will be accepting deportees out of the United States of America who are...