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February 21, 2025

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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday oversaw the execution of two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on the sidelines of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Barbados. The event was also witnessed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Barbados’s Prime Minister and current CARICOM Chair, […]

February 15, 2025

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President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday turned the sod for the state-of-the-art $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital, ushering in a new era of healthcare in Region Three. The new hospital will feature over 150 beds, four operating theatres, intensive care units (ICUs), neonatal and paediatric ICUs, and advanced diagnostics, including MRI and CT scans, […]

February 14, 2025

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Former Health Minister and Chairman of the Guyana Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Leslie Ramsammy, has issued a stern warning to staff who fail to perform their duties appropriately at the country’s premier health facility. The Chairman’s statement comes a day after an investigation into a stillbirth delivery last month recommended the dismissal of a […]

February 13, 2025

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Women across Region 10 now have easier access to breast cancer screening with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art mammogram machine, valued at $189.4 million (EUR), at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) on Wednesday. Previously, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was the only public health facility offering mammography services. With this new addition, residents of […]

February 12, 2025

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Residents of the remote community of Muritaro in Region 10 now have access to enhanced healthcare services following the commissioning of a new health post on Tuesday. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, along with health and regional officials. Dr Anthony stated that the facility represents a significant […]

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Agreements signed, paving way for vaccine manufacturing in the region

Region Three to get $11.4B state-of-the-art hospital

Board Chair: ‘Zero tolerance’ for inappropriate behaviour by GPHC staff

Breast cancer screenings now readily available in Region 10

Residents of Muritaro get new health post

2026 Berbice Expo to Spotlight AI as 20th Edition Approaches

Several questioned as police probe shooting outside Office of the President

50% Tariffs Take Effect as US, Canada Trade Talks Collapse

2026 Berbice Expo to Spotlight AI as 20th Edition Approaches

Several questioned as police probe shooting outside Office of the President

50% Tariffs Take Effect as US, Canada Trade Talks Collapse