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Guyana among countries seeing resurgence of chikungunya – PAHOGuyana is among several countries in the Americas recording increasing chikungunya cases, prompting the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to issue an epidemiological alert and urge governments to strengthen surveillance and preparedness. In its alert issued from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, PAHO said the region has been experiencing a sustained rise in chikungunya cases since...
Guyana launches biometric attendance system in schools to track teacher presenceTeachers at some schools in Guyana will soon be required to clock their attendance using a biometric system, with Education...
President begins Belize State VisitPresident Irfaan Ali has begun a three-day State Visit to Belize, during which he will address the opening session of...
Prison COI suspended as Bar Association granted “full participation” President of the Guyana Bar Association, Christopher Ram today submitted an application seeking full participation at the ongoing Presidential Commission...
Twenty-Third Meeting of the Council of Ministers of CARIFORUM to be held in GuyanaTHE Twenty-Third Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM) will...
Hindu Dharmic Sabha promises full calendar of exciting activities for Phagwah 2016The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is promising a full calendar of exciting activities for Phagwah 2016 to be celebrated on...
PPP denounces voting without National IDs; calls for legislative reformsThe opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has one again raised its concern about members of the Disciplined Services voting without...
Second inmate testifies at Prison Inquiry of wrongful incarcerationThe second inmate to appear before the Camp Street Prison Commission of Inquiry (COI) told the Commissioners that ” I...
Rohee accuses President Granger of being untruthfulGeneral Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Clement Rohee is accusing President David Granger of being untruthful regarding his...
CARICOM member states examining Regional Strategic Plan- Fourth High Level Forum on Donor Coordination beginsThe Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Fourth High Level Forum on Donor Coordination convened this morning at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, focusing...
Prisoner takes stand at Prison riot COI- testifies of harassment by prison wardensThe Public hearings of the Camp Street Prison riot Commission of Inquiry (COI) began this morning with inmate, Dwayne Lewis...
First Lady urges women to practice compassion dailyWomen were last evening (March 9) urged to practice compassion daily. This call was made by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra...
Workers’ Unions Uniting for May Day Rally 2016Fourteen Unions have already formed a Steering Committee “committed to healing the wounds of the Trade Union Movement” in the...
PPP wants March 18 declared National holidayGovernment has made it clear that March 18, the day set aside for Local Government Elections (LGE), is not a...
Relations with Australia strengthened; President accredits new High CommissionerRelations between Guyana were today further concretized when President David Granger accredited His Excellency, John Pilbeam as the new non-resident...
Five prisoners to testify before Prison Inquiry tomorrowOn Thursday (March 10) the Commission of Inquiry (COI) will begin its Public hearing with five prisoners who are expected...
Gov’t sets up Task Force to “scale-up” preparation for future dry weather cyclesIn continuing its relief efforts in El Niño affect communities, government today, announced that it will be scaling-up plans in...
Gender equality in the region is a “mixed one” says CARICOM SGSecretary- General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin LaRocque believes the picture of gender equality in the region is a...
Guyana’s emergency response boosted with donation of 2 ambulancesTwo ambulances valuing $25M were this morning handed over to the Ministry of Public Health, further boosting the ministry’s capacity....
Public schools to be closed one day earlier to facilitate LGE- Education MinistryIn light of the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE) on March 18, 2016, the Ministry of Education has announced that...
Police Force refutes article- says investigations completedThe Guyana Police Force is refuting statements appearing in a Stabroek News article captioned “Family of Coverden crash victim plead with...
