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Guyana Energy Conference 2026 to focus on Supply Chain and other Opportunities in Oil and Gas

With major focus on development in Guyana’s booming Oil and Gas Industry, Local Content development, and the many opportunities that exist in the various sectors of the country including manufacturing, the 5th Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo was officially launched today under the  theme “Building Tomorrow’s Future, Today.” The conference, which brings together […]

Head of Police Narcotics Branch wins Best Cop of the Year Award

The Head of Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch, Woman Deputy Police Superintendent, Feona Fredericks, was named and awarded as the Force’s Best Cop for the year 2025. She received the award for her and her team’s role in intercepting and destroying large amounts of cannabis and cannabis fields during the year. Fredericks led 12 operations […]

Health Ministry wants more men to get screened for prostate cancer

Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, wants to see more men being screened for prostate cancer. Speaking to reporters, Dr. Anthony said while the Government offers free prostate cancer screening, many men continue to seek medical attention only after symptoms become severe. This trend significantly limits treatment options, he said. “A common thing that we see, […]

National Commission on Disabilities launches multi-year strategic plan

The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) launched it’s National Strategic Plan 2025-2029 at the Pegasus Suites with Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony indicating that the Government is continuously putting measures in place to improve the lives of persons living with disabilities.  According to Minister Anthony, the Ministry of Health is expanding the physiotherapy and […]

42-year-old porter stabbed to death by 27-year-old girlfriend

Police investigators on the West Bank of Demerara are probing the murder of 42-year-old porter, Michael Rawlins. The man, who is originally from Tucville in Georgetown, was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening allegedly by his 27-year-old girlfriend. The incident took place at Recht Door Zee on the West Bank of Demerara. A Police statement […]

Over 2200 new Kidney Disease patients registered at GPHC in past two years

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Robbie Rambarran has sounded a warning, as Guyana sees an increase in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Addressing the press on Wednesday to mark the successful completion of the country’s first chain kidney transplant surgeries, Mr. Rambarran revealed that the country is seeing an […]