Guyana’s President urges increased vaccination amid Omicron concerns

Guyanese health authorities are still awaiting information from the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, before making critical alterations to...

Flight crew that encountered Guyanese woman infected with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) quarantined – Caribbean...

In accordance with established protocols, the 13 crew members associated with the flights the facilitated that movements of Guyana’s first confirmed case of the...

Prime Minister encouraging police to find “creative means” to enforce COVID-19 rules is reckless,...

The Bar Association of Guyana, the recognized body representing Attorneys-at-law in Guyana, has criticized a statement by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo which sought to...

COVID-19 Update: Four more succumb; 87 new cases recorded

Four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. the Health Ministry has reported. This takes the total number of...

COVID-19: Over 67% of adult population vaccinated

Approximately 67.2 percent of Guyana's adult population has been fully vaccinated against the devastating COVID-19 virus, as the Ministry of Health advances efforts to...

COVID-19: We need to change our behavioral patterns, practice social distancing – GCCI

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) says that if Guyana is to truly stop the transmission of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),...

IDB pledges US$12B to help Guyana, other Caribbean countries’ COVID-19 efforts

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is implementing several measures to help the governments of Guyana, Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and many...

With his heart in the right place, renowned cardiologist pursues revolutionary plans to upgrade...

By Kiana Wilburg Better pay and a more progressive work environment abroad are among the chief reasons why many experienced medical professionals migrate. Fortunately, such...

Ministry denies students being forced to take COVID-19 vaccine at New Amsterdam Nursing School

The Ministry of Health is refuting claims made by a Member of Parliament on social media that Nursing Students at the New Amsterdam Nursing...

Guyana among CARPHA Member States able to safeguard health workers from outbreaks

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has introduced a new initiative to help CARPHA Member States develop national systems to protect their...

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