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Central High Third Former attempts suicide
A third form student of Central High School attempted suicide this morning after arriving in school. Reports reaching Demerara Waves...
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Indian organisation wants suicide to be declared a “national priority”
Even as the Indian Action Committee (IAC) was crafting a statement to call on the Guyana government to declare suicide...
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Gastro cases rising in Barima; situation being monitored – Health Ministry
Despite earlier assurances that the gastroenteritis outbreak at Barima, North West District (NWD) of Guyana was under control, authorities Wednesday...
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More than 50 percent of youths sexually active
With the results of a 'snap survey' conducted by the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) showing that more than 50...
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Haags-Bosch landfill fire 70 percent put out; heated debate at City Hall
Fire at the Haags-Bosch Landfill. (Stabroek News photo) by Telesha Vidya Ramnarine Even as fire fighters were making significant progress in...
Read moreDetailsGastro outbreak at Baramita kills one
An outbreak of gastroenteritis in the North West District (NWD) community of Baramita has left one person dead and 60...
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Granger pushes broad-based anti-suicide “action plan”
President David Granger is spearheading an anti-suicide “action plan” by government, religious and non-governmental organisations. “I intend to find out...
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Not ready to vaccine port workers for swine flu- Health Minister
Health Minister Dr. George Norton said Thursday that the time was not ripe for port workers to be vaccinated against...
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City Council takes control of vacant lots; owners must pay for clean-up
The Georgetown City Council on Monday said it was moving to take control of unattended vacant lots in the City...
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Vending on Merriman’s Mall suspended
The Georgetown City Council Monday announced that vending on the Merriman’s Mall between Orange Walk and Cummings Street has been...
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