Health
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...
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Gastro 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...
Read moreDetailsHealth care workers who treated swine flu victim vaccinated
All the health care workers at Balwant Singh Hospital, where Guyana’s first swine flu victim sought medical attention, have been...
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