December 2024

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP for short, is a medicine used to reduce the risk of getting the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Though available in other forms, local health authorities offer PrEP as pills that should be taken daily. Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, at the weekend, reminded people that efforts are being made to
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The state-of-the-art regional hospital under construction at Number 75 Village, Corentyne, Region Six is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2025. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony disclosed this during a site inspection of the facility on Tuesday morning, as part of an outreach to the East Berbice-Corentyne region. Minister of Health
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The annual Christmas Village along Main Street, Georgetown, took on new significance this year with the launch of the ‘One Guyana Supermarket,’ a showcase aimed at promoting local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural produce. The festive event, which has become a staple of the holiday season, was officially declared opened on Monday by
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Another closely fought match in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) saw Lahore Qalandars defeat Victoria by 10 runs in Providence. The Australian outfit had looked the side to beat after they won their first two matches in style but they were undone by an impressive Qalandars display with bat and ball with Tabraiz
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Bangladesh completed their first Test match win in the Caribbean in 15 years with a dominant 101-run victory over the West Indies at Sabina Park to draw their two-match series 1-1 on Tuesday. The tourists started Tuesday’s play in a strong position, 193-5 in 41.4 overs, leading by 211 in their second innings with Jaker
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ANSA McAL Trading has hopped on board as a partner for the ‘One Guyana’ National Futsal Championship, organised by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation and powered by the Government of Guyana. Via its Heineken, Magnum, and Lucozade brands, the company confirmed its alliance with the organisers Kashif Muhammad and Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major on Monday. Muhammad
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Chase’s Academic Foundation continued their impressive dominance in the school football scene by clinching their second consecutive title in the Petra-organised Under-18 Schools’ Football League. The final match on Sunday evening at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue saw Chase overpower Dolphin Secondary with a resounding score of 8-1. Both teams entered the
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On December 2, Miss World Guyana officially appointed national finalists and regional ambassadors; Naheeryah Newland,Lieve Blanckaert, Rachel Mohabir, Diana Lopez and Zalika Samuels who will embark on their journey to the 2024 Miss World Guyana crown. Each finalist represents Guyana’s mission of Beauty With A Purpose, demonstrating their dedication to impactful causes that uplift communities.
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On Sunday, at a memorial service held at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown, five courageous soldiers were remembered one year after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed their lives. However, amid the sorrow, there was a story of heroism that has captured the hearts of many. This hero is Dwayne Jackson, a young member
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