Natural Resources Ministry concerned with levels of mercury in GTT staff
In light of an article published in the media regarding high mercury levels in some GTT employees, the Natural Resources Ministry sought to reiterate...
Defying the odds… Toy Maker, Richard Moshetee doesn’t let his disability stop...
A man—forced into begging after becoming an amputee has uncovered new talents in creating wooden toys from local wood.
Richard Moshetee called “Ricky” of Anna...
Guyana records 50 reported cases of suicide in six months
Guyana has recorded 50 reported cases of suicide for the period January to June, of this year.
While this figure has caused some concern, it...
CARICOM to address migration of Nurses, midwives from the Caribbean
The call for urgent action to address the migration of nurses and midwives from the Region was made during the opening of the Forty-Fifth...
Suriname to aid Guyana in exploring alternatives to mercury in mining -Trotman
The use of mercury in Guyana has raised several health concerns primarily by those in the gold mining sector.
Just recently, a team from the...
AFC gets APNU’s support on move to reduce Marijuana-related sentencing on small quantities
Alliance for Change (AFC) Member and Public Telecommunications Minister Cathy Hughes, revealed today that there is a pending cabinet memorandum which illustrates a full...
Govt, NGO team up to tackle drug misuse among adolescent population
The Government and a non-governmental organisation (NGO) have teamed up this week in a training programme to help tackle drug misuse among the nation’s...
Govt. ramps up spending to eradicate HIV/AIDS
The Government of Guyana is not only intent on providing the best health care for victims of HIV/AIDS but also investing in programmes and...
Food & Drugs Dept. calls on water processing factories to obtain valid licence for...
The Government Analyst-Food and Drugs Department is calling on all water processing factories to conform to all the department’s requirements as it relates to...
Int’l Children’s Heart Foundation conducts 23 heart surgeries
The International Children’s Heart Foundation (ICHF) has performed another 23 surgeries on infants and adults as part of its latest visit to Guyana.
The ICHF,...
