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: Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:44 Update d: November 10, 2008Situation Information Dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in travelers returning from the Caribbean, Central America, and south central Asia.1 This disease is caused by a virus ... <a href="http://www.overseastraveltips.com/cache/c041/south-america/guyana.htm?q=Update">Read this Article</a> </article> <article> <h1>Guyana floods claim first victim from leptospirosis</h1> Americas - Guyana 31 Dec 2008 An autopsy has confirmed that a woman who was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) died as a result of an infection with the water-borne disease leptospirosis, pushing the number of deaths from this disease to six for 2008. <a href="http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-13255--13-13--.html">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>After 14 years, stage set for local elections in Guyana</h1> Americas - Guyana 31 Dec 2008 After more than 14 years, the stage is now set for the holding of local elections in Georgetown and other towns and districts in Guyana, following a Bill that was passed in Parliament on Monday. <a href="http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-13259--13-13--.html">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Six of Guyana's most dangerous inmates recaptured after escape bid</h1> Americas - Guyana 30 Dec 2008 Prison authorities and other Guyana government officials are investigating the circumstances in which six of the country's most dangerous inmates almost escaped. In fact, one scaled the prison walls in Georgetown over the weekend. <a href="http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-13243--13-13--.html">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>South America says no to protectionism</h1> Americas - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela 28 Oct 2008 Top South American officials holding an emergency meeting to discuss the world economic crisis decided Monday that protectionist policies adopted throughout the region in past decades would be a serious mistake. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/10/28/samerica.economy.ap/index.html">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Guyana issues warrants in US missionaries' deaths</h1> Americas - Guyana 7 Aug 2008 Guyana police have issued arrest warrants for two Brazilians accused of killing a U.S. missionary couple in 2005, authorities said Wednesday, the first charges brought in the case. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080806/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/guyana_americans_killed;_ylt=Ak0szhuS4jBsk615UtlWhlu3IxIF">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Guyana Demonstration January 9</h1> Americas - Guyana 8 Jan 2009 This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens about a planned demonstration being held outside of the U.S. Embassy on Young Street in Georgetown for Friday, January 9, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. (The timing may be delayed due to inclement weather.) <a href="http://www.OverseasTravelTips.com/cache2/south-america/guyana.htm?n=95685">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Guyana Rainy Season Flood Hazards</h1> Americas - Guyana 2 Jan 2009 This message is being sent to warn American citizens living or traveling in Guyana of potential flood-related hazards. <a href="http://www.OverseasTravelTips.com/cache2/south-america/guyana.htm?n=95454">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Guyana Reports Gas Station Robbery Increase</h1> Americas - Guyana 14 Oct 2008 The U.S. Embassy wishes to advise of recent increases in robberies at local gas stations, including those often frequented by U.S. Embassy personnel in Georgetown. <a href="http://www.OverseasTravelTips.com/cache2/south-america/guyana.htm?n=92017">more...</a> </article> </main></body></html>

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