PAHO urges Americas to strengthen Chikungunya measures amid increase in cases

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on countries in the Americas to reinforce their measures for diagnosing and managing chikungunya, a viral...

The Caribbean Voice hosting virtual “Light a candle/diya” campaign in observance of World Suicide...

Given that the pandemic has made it impossible for the traditional annual candlelight vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), The Caribbean Voice...

$97M digital x-ray unit commissioned at Fort Wellington

Residents of Fort Wellington and other neighbouring communities can expect expedited X-ray services as a modern, $97 million digital X-ray unit was commissioned at...

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, CCJ postpones 12th annual int’l law moot

The 12th annual Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) international law moot which was scheduled for this Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, 2020...

M&CC, PAHO meet to ramp up measures to defeat COVID-19

The Mayor and City Council (MCC) this morning met with representatives from the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO), to discuss enforcement techniques and additional measures...

Teachers to use ‘consolidated curriculum’ when schools reopen – Minister

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand says that teachers will be using a 'consolidated' curriculum, which she insists, is necessary for educators to better teach...

CARICOM discusses protocol for re-opening airports for intra-regional travel 

(CARICOM TODAY)- Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), met virtually on 5 May 2020, specifically to continue their efforts to harmonise their...

Food for the Poor Guyana refutes claims that it donated expired drugs to Region...

Food for the Poor (Guyana Inc.) (FFPG) categorically stated today that it has never donated expired drugs or medical supplies to recipients. This comes...

COVID-19: PAHO Director says reopening countries must be driven by health data, risk assessments

  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne is urging countries to rely on risk assessments and health data before lifting COVID-19...

PANCAP to spearhead meeting to address gaps in HIV/AIDS fight

Although remarkable gains have been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, there still remain some legislative barriers that must be addressed to advance the...

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