‘The Guyana We Need’ campaign launched with youth-led environmental push

A message of youth empowerment and environmental activism took centre stage on Saturday as the ‘Guyana We Need’ campaign was officially launched at an event hosted at Marian Academy. More than 50 young people, including 10 Haitian migrant...

Nine to vie for Miss Universe Guyana 2025 on August 23

The spotlight is now fixed on nine dynamic young women who will compete for the crown and title of Miss Universe Guyana 2025 on August 23. Each contestant brings her own unique light, voice, and purpose to this year’s competition. More than just...

Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade potential

Home Business Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade... — ACTIF2025 Panel Highlights Urgent Need for Political Will, Infrastructure, and Logistics Overhaul By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy...

Guyana acquires low-cost, brand name highly effective HPV vaccine to boost prevention of cervical cancer

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 July 2025, 10:20 by Denis Chabrol A student taking the HPV vaccine (Ministry of Health picture) Guyana has acquired Merck-made 9-valiant Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines at a very low cost through a deal negotiated...

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Guyana secures HPV-9 vaccine at 96% discount, launches nationwide cervical cancer fight

The Ministry of Health has introduced the Human Papillomavirus-9 (HPV-9) vaccine to fight cervical cancer, obtaining 50,000 doses at a lower cost from Merck & Co. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony announced the launch of the vaccine on Wednesday...

‘Guyana Diaspora Forum’ series launches in Washington 

The inaugural event in the ‘Guyana Diaspora Forum Series: Building Towards 2050’ was held on Monday, July 21 at the prestigious National Press Club, bringing together members of the Guyanese diaspora, government officials, development partners,...

Persons in elevator sex at regional hospital fired

Two persons seen engaged in a sexual act in an elevator at a regional hospital have been dismissed from their duties, the Ministry of Health said yesterday. In a statement, the ministry said that neither of the two persons was an employee of the...

Meta, Microsoft upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: HSBC upgraded Meta Platforms (META) to Buy from...

Guyana-led Global Diversity Alliance to search for environmental protection funds

Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 18:09 by Writer The leaders of Guyana and four other Caribbean nations were Wednesday among several signatories to a declaration establishing the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) that seeks to mobilise...

Guyana’s ecosystem services worth over US$15.2 billion per year – Pres. Ali

In underscoring the importance of nature to the earth’s survival, President Dr Irfaan Ali has disclosed that Guyana’s rich ecosystem has an estimated value of more than $15.2 billion per year. He made this revelation at the inaugural Global...

Guyana Bolsters Air Force with New Tecnam STOL Aircraft

The Guyanese Defense Force has taken delivery of a Tecnam P2012 STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) piston twin. Designed for versatile operations, the P2012 will perform various missions including cargo transport, medical evacuation, and rapid...

PPP/C built six new hospitals, APNU took five years for one clinic – Bond

The governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) built six new state-of-the-art hospitals during its first term in government, a stark contrast to the opposition APNU+AFC’s record of taking five years to complete a single polyclinic, ,...

Guyana launches Global Biodiversity Alliance

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday officially launched the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) in partnership with regional member states, conservationists, researchers and financiers at the Arthur Chung Conference Center (ACCC). Known as the...

Private security guards removed over misconduct at regional hospital – MOH

See full statement from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health wishes to address a recent incident that occurred at one of our regional hospitals involving two individuals engaged in inappropriate conduct on the premises. We wish to...

Govt to establish containerised labs countrywide – Pres. Ali

The government plans to establish electronic containerised laboratories nationwide, starting with large communities, as it continues to advance the nation’s healthcare system. The laboratories are part of a broader strategy to make diagnostic...

Digitisation of MMU must be done this year; I don’t want to hear drugs are not available – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has called for the completion of the digitisation of the Materials Management Unit (MMU) at the Ministry of Health, warning that “if it is not done by this year end, then some people will have to find a new road to walk...

Guyana’s ecosystem services worth over US$15.2 billion a year – President Ali

Rigorous, credible evidence shows that Guyana’s ecosystem services are worth over US$15.2 billion a year, President Irfaan Ali said Wednesday, as he issued a rallying cry for governments, institutions, investors, communities, and citizens, to...

Health Ministry says ongoing counselling in place for families affected by Mahdia dorm fire

Dr. Timothy Morgan The Ministry of Health on Sunday said that it has an ongoing counselling programme in place for the families affected by the horrific 2023 Mahdia dormitory fire which claimed the lives of 20 children. It made the disclosure in a...