Covid: 2 new deaths; 120 more cases
Within the last 24-hours, the country has recorded two new Covid-related deaths and 120 new infections.
The country’s death toll now stands at 1,244 after...
Officials to be trained to keep water clean during disasters
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the United Nations International Children Funds (UNICEF) today launched a Water,...
Covid: 2 new deaths; 83 more infections
Two more persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died, taking the country’s death toll to 1,242.
The latest fatalities are an 88-year-old...
Govt finalising deal with Mt Sinai as healthcare partner
The Dr Irfaan Ali-led Administration is close to finalising an agreement with the renowned New York-based Mount Sinai Health System, which will see them...
Unvaccinated woman dies from Covid; death toll now 1240
Guyana has recorded one new COVID-related death, taking the country’s death toll to 1240.
The latest fatality is a 77-year-old woman from Region Four who...
“Encouraging start” as 153 children aged 5-11 get vaxxed against Covid-19
As Government begins the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for the 5-11 age group, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said once the immunisation drive proves...
60 new COVID-19 cases; 2 in ICU
Sixty more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.
This now takes the total...
85 new cases; 2 in ICU
Guyana has recorded 85 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives detected to date to 65,799.
There are two persons in the...
Covid: 1 new death, 138 more cases
Guyana has recorded a new novel coronavirus-related fatality, taking the country’s death toll to 1,239.
The latest victim is a 71-year-old man who was fully...
Almost 1000 active Covid cases countrywide
Health authorities are currently monitoring 949 active cases of the novel coronavirus countrywide.
New infections have been recorded in all regions except Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
However,...
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500 additional body cameras acquired for police force
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7-year-old crushed by falling gate at uncle’s hotel in Berbice
See below full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
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Tanker falsely flying Guyana’s flag detained by Venezuelan authorities -MARAD
See below full statement from the Maritime Administration Department
The Maritime Administration Department hereby advises that the chemical tanker, “Four Plus” bearing IMO No. 9203920,...
Guyana records 4% reduction in prison population
Guyana has seen a 4% reduction in its prison population last year, when compared to the previous year, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn...
Man fined for pelting woman with brick
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Govt to build 3 recording studios this year; access to be free for local...
Strengthening the reach for musical artists within Guyana, it has been revealed that three digital recording studios, valued at $39.3 million each, will be...
Govt to appoint Hemp Authority CEO by February – Mustapha
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Election fraud trial to proceed summarily from Feb. 17 – Chief Magistrate rules
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New facilities for Diamond & Region 3 to treat fresh water – Pres. Ali
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Guyana’s average homeownership age now under 30 – Pres Ali
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