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11 new COVID-19 infections recorded

The Ministry of Health has reported in its updated COVID-19 Dashboard for today that 11 more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus...

2 new COVID-19 cases, 4 in ICU

Another two persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health's updated COVID-19 Dashboard...

Govt finalising new Mental Health Legislation, Suicide Prevention Bill

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is finalising the new Mental Health Legislation and the Suicide Prevention Bill, which are intended...

Covid: 6 new cases, 5 in ICU

Guyana has recorded six new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives detected to date to 63,175. There are five persons in the...

Covid: Vaccination among 12-17 age group still a challenge – Health Minister

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to get their children vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, especially as the nation prepares for...

Covid: 1 new death; 12 new cases

Guyana has recorded one new Covid-related death and 12 new cases, taking the death toll to 1,226 and the total positives to 63,169. Of this,...

$30M infectious diseases chest clinic commissioned at Suddie

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, on Monday commissioned a $30 million Infectious Diseases Chest Clinic at the Suddie Public hospital. The clinic...

Covid: 10 new cases; 4 in ICU

Ten new cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected, taking the total positives recorded to date to 63,157. There are four persons in the...

Vaccination, sanitisation requirements remain as COVID-19 restrictions relaxed

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C, M.P, said while steps are being taken to remove all COVID-19 restrictions, continuous...

Covid: 1 more death; 3 new cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of March 13th, 2022, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Recent Articles

GNBS urges importers, manufacturers to get registered

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is urging all importers, manufacturers, and dealers to register with the agency. Head of Corporate Communications Lloyd David...

WWF supports Guyana’s position as a global leader in biodiversity conservation

A team from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) earlier today paid a courtesy call on Mr. Robert M. Persaud, Foreign Secretary and Chairman of...

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...