Covid: With 9% global increase in cases; Guyana on the lookout for possible “spike”...
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting a 9% increase in Covid cases globally within the past two weeks, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony...
Covid-19 pandemic: US Govt ready to help Guyana on road to recovery
Guyana is set to benefit from US$1.5 million in ‘Urgent COVID-19 Assistance’ provided by the United States government to support some Caribbean Countries in...
Covid: 10 new cases; 1 in ICU
Ten new cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected within the last 24 hours, taking the total positives detected to date to 63,218.
There...
Covid: 6 new cases; 1 in ICU
As the country continues to see a decline in numbers, six new cases of the novel coronavirus have been recorded, taking the total positives...
Enmore Polyclinic to be upgraded into a hospital
The Enmore Polyclinic, the first of its kind in Guyana, will be upgraded to a hospital to serve the East Coast of Demerara.
The move,...
Covid: 7 new cases; 1 in ICU
Guyana has recorded seven new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives detected to date to 63,202.
There is one person receiving treatment...
Govt concerned about potentially low uptake when Guyana gets Covid vaccines for 5-11 age...
With the current low uptake of Covid-19 vaccine among the 12-17 age category, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has expressed concerns about what the...
Covid: 1 new case; 4 in ICU
Within the last 24 hours, Guyana detected one new case of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives recorded to date to 63,195.
There are...
New ophthalmology programme to target remote communities
The Ministry of Health will be targeting patients in remote areas with the launch of the pilot ‘Community Ophthalmology Programme.’
This was disclosed by Minister,...
Though Covid measures relaxed, businesses can still enforce certain rules – Dr Anthony
Though the Guyana Govenrment has removed majority of the Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony revealed that business entities can still enforce certain...
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My endorsement of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Dear Editor,
This year, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will complete his first term in office, having served as the President of the Co-operative Republic...
2 dead, several injured in Mahaicony attack
See below for a statement from the Guyana Police Force on an incident at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, which left two persons dead and...
$86M cutting-edge equipment to clear backlogs, deliver efficient results at Forensic Lab
The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) marked a significant milestone today (January 15, 2025) with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art Zeiss Sigma 360VP Scanning...
Benn hints at stronger penalties for gun-related crimes
As part of its crime-fighting strategy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is currently having consultations with the Legal Affairs Ministry on increasing the penalties...
Over 25,000 Guyanese employed as investors grow in forestry sector
Guyana’s forestry sector has attracted several new investors and expanded to employ more than 25, 000 Guyanese over the past few years due to...
Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel, Hamas; truce to begin Sunday
DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar said, after...
14-17 Years Old who registered during 2019 H2H exercise have to re-register – GECOM
See below for a statement from the Guyana Elections Commission:
Persons who were 14-17 Years Old During House-to-House Registration 2019 are
Reminded to Apply for Registration,...
2 SWAT ranks under close arrest after ganja found in car
Two ranks attached to the Guyana Police Force's SWAT Unit are currently under close arrest after a quantity of marijuana was found in the...
Armed suspects nabbed by Lusignan residents, 2 firearms recovered
Residents of Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara battled gunfire in the wee hours of today and managed to capture two armed male...
Prison officer jailed 3 years after busted with ganja at Mazaruni Prison
Joel Johnson, a 21-year-old Prison Officer of Lot 1 Section 'C', Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment after he...