Days after President Ali announced restrictions on the importation of vapes and vaping products, parents and students are welcoming the move, saying it could help protect children from the potential dangers.

The restrictions prohibit the importation of vapes of all kinds, except where approved by the Minister of Health or the relevant tobacco control authorities.

Parents say the availability of these products, including flavoured varieties, is a growing concern.

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The Ministry of Health today graduated 19 new Medex, the first class in the programme’s 49-year history, to achieve a 100 percent success rate. 

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony is urging the graduates to deliver coastland-standard care in the interior.

The Class of 2026 began training in January 2025 with 21 midwives from nine regions, 19 of whom completed the programme, achieving a 100 percent success rate among graduates.

Graduates will serve across several regions, includi

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has strongly endorsed the government's decision to restrict the importation of recreational vaping products, describing the move as timely and necessary to protect children from nicotine addiction and other serious health risks.

Speaking exclusively to NCN News, Dr. Anthony pointed to alarming findings from the Ministry of Health's school screening programme, particularly in coastal regions where vaping among secondary school students remains a growing c

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) played a critical role in the search-and-rescue operation following the sinking of the MV Barima, with trainee pilot Shemar Morrison transporting 24 people to safety aboard the MARAD vessel Haiama, despite rough seas and poor visibility.

Testifying before the Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, Morrison detailed the coordinated response, saf

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has delivered a firm warning that extradition proceedings cannot be used as a shield against criminal prosecution in Guyana, as fresh charges against Azruddin Mohamed place him at the centre of another legal battle.

The warning comes as Azruddin and his father, Nazar Mohamed, face extradition to the United States on an 11-count federal indictment involving alleged fraud, money laundering and other offences.

US prosecu

- Hosts first Cancer awareness walk      

-by Nakasia Logan  

Urban Oasis took a step towards raising cancer awareness, hosting its first Walk in support of two of its clients who have survived cancer.

The walk began at Urban Oasis on South Road and concluded at the National Park, where participants gathered for an informative health talk on breast cancer, prevention and the importance of self-examination.

Addressing participants, Dr. Patina Osborne from David Rose Health Centre highlighted the