MINISTER of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said that more people have access to malaria treatment in some of the most affected regions. During his daily COVID-19 update on Friday last, the Health Minister listed Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine as the regions with the most malaria cases, noting that healthcare workers have been working…
A 14-year-old Tucville Secondary school girl was tragically killed when she was struck down by a speeding motorcyclist on Sunday. Dead is Makeida Quick of ‘D’ Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown. According to a police report, the accident occurred at about 12:30hrs at ‘E’ Field Sophia. The teen was on a pedal cycle when a motorcycle…
One day after Guyana abstained from voting at the United Nations for Russia to be suspended from the UN Human Rights Council, the Government of Guyana has indicated that its decision came as a result of the absence of a full human rights violation report. On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to…
MINISTER of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said the government has been offering support to Cancer patients through various mechanisms. During his COVID-19 update last Friday, the Health Minister said that, as long as patients were enrolled at the clinic of the Georgetown Public Hospital, the necessary medication that is required is sourced through the hospital.…
Both Guyana’s senior male and female squash teams have qualified for the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games after an impressive showing at the Pan American Championship in Guatemala. The championship concluded on Saturday. The CAC Games are scheduled for June 23 to July 8 in El Salvador. The women’s team, seeded second, commenced with…
One day after Guyana abstained from voting at the United Nations for Russia to be suspended from the UN Human Rights Council, the Government of Guyana has indicated that its decision came as a result of the absence of a full human rights violation report. On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to…
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Sunday, chastised the Leader of the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R), Aubrey Norton for attempting to sow the seeds of division between the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government and the residents of Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice). The Head of State’s comments came on the heels of similar sentiments offered…
A 47-year-old taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint by two men in the wee hours of Monday in the vicinity of the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown. Police Headquarters reported that the driver was robbed of his Samsung Galaxy smartphone valued $45,000, a silver band valued $60,000, one gold ring valued $80,000 and a keypad valued…
In the North Rupununi region, an early Sunday morning accident claimed the life of a 48-year-old man from the village of Annai. He has since been identified as Annai Village Councillor, Lennox George. According to a Police statement, George was the driver of a minibus and was speeding along the Bina Hill Road just before…
IN a bid to ease congestion and improve the overall aesthetic of the Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, the government is looking to repurpose one of two ballfields in the area for the creation of a massive market tarmac. The announcement was made by President Dr Irfaan Ali, on Sunday, during a…
