Last Updated on Sunday, 9 July 2017, 21:36 by Denis Chabrol A prison officer succumbed to a gunshot injury while receiving emergency treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital. He has been identified as Odinga Wickham. Nine other persons were injured during Sunday afternoon’s fiery unrest that destroyed the maximum Georgetown Prison, officials said. There are no immediate reports of deaths. ...

Last Updated on Sunday, 9 July 2017, 19:06 by Denis Chabrol   As Sunday night falls, further chaos erupted at the Georgetown Prison and its environs, fire and prison officials have confirmed. Numerous shots rang out as police and soldiers sought to prevent several of the prisoners who were moved to the officers mess from the burning jail as a ...

Last Updated on Sunday, 9 July 2017, 15:57 by Denis Chabrol The newly implemented drug procurement system requires successful suppliers to register all drugs with the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD). This is to ensure that quality drugs and medical supplies are acquired through the procurement system. This was highlighted during a presentation by Technical Advisor to the ...