Regular monitoring needed to protect health of nationals, visitors to the Caribbean-Lawrence

Public Health Minister, Volda Lawrence expressed today that she wants regular monitoring on the regional front burner to help protect the health of nationals...

National Anti-Narcotics Agency removes $20B worth of drugs from the streets-Report

The National Anti-Narcotics Agency has been able to successfully remove $20B worth of drugs from the streets during the year 2017. This was revealed...

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...

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