For 2024, a total of 97 persons were killed on the country’s roadways after being involved in accidents, majority of the victims being pedestrians and motorcyclists. The figures reflect a decrease in road accidents when compared to the same period last year which saw 140 persons losing their lives out…
Pedestrians, motorcyclists make up majority of 97 road deaths recorded
For 2024, a total of 97 persons were killed on the country’s roadways after being involved in accidents, majority of the victims being pedestrians and motorcyclists. The figures reflect a decrease in road accidents when compared to the same period last year which saw 140 persons losing their lives out…
In innovative push, GSA students make bread from rice, sweet potato
As Guyana continues to work on reducing its food import bill, students at the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) introduced a bread-making project aimed at reducing the import of wheat flour. The students from GSA have created the bread using three non-traditional flours – rice, cassava, and sweet potato. “You…
In innovative push, GSA students make bread from rice, sweet potato
As Guyana continues to work on reducing its food import bill, students at the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) introduced a bread-making project aimed at reducing the import of wheat flour. The students from GSA have created the bread using three non-traditional flours – rice, cassava, and sweet potato. “You…
ENet Celebrated as a Salesforce Success Story at TM Innovate Americas
Georgetown, Guyana. October 18, 2024 – ENet (E-Networks Inc.), Guyana’s trailblazing telecommunications provider, was proudly showcased as a Salesforce success story at TM Innovate Americas 2024, one of global telecoms’ most prestigious events. Held in Dallas, Texas, from September 23-24, the event brought together global telecom leaders to explore innovative…
ENet Celebrated as a Salesforce Success Story at TM Innovate Americas
Georgetown, Guyana. October 18, 2024 – ENet (E-Networks Inc.), Guyana’s trailblazing telecommunications provider, was proudly showcased as a Salesforce success story at TM Innovate Americas 2024, one of global telecoms’ most prestigious events. Held in Dallas, Texas, from September 23-24, the event brought together global telecom leaders to explore innovative…
Rural Revolution: ICT Project Delivers Digital Empowerment to Guyana’s Remote Communities
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Hotoquai. Hobodeia. Wiruni. Most Guyanese may have never heard these names, let alone know how to pronounce them. These are remote communities, located in Barima/Waini, the region at the top of Guyana if you look at the country on the map. The villages are among over…
Rural Revolution: ICT Project Delivers Digital Empowerment to Guyana’s Remote Communities
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Hotoquai. Hobodeia. Wiruni. Most Guyanese may have never heard these names, let alone know how to pronounce them. These are remote communities, located in Barima/Waini, the region at the top of Guyana if you look at the country on the map. The villages are among over…
Project Alpha: A game-changer for education
The University of Guyana Institute for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UGIRIE) is hosting its Second Exhibition of Innovations from Thursday to Saturday, at the university’s Turkeyen Campus. Over 40 innovations and applied research projects are on display, allowing researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and innovators to showcase their work, explore collaborations, and…
UG needs more funding for research
The University of Guyana is committed to integrating research into all levels of its curriculum. This was revealed by UG’s Vice Chancellor Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin during the opening ceremony of UG’s Institute for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UGIRIE) Second Exhibition of Innovations on Thursday. Executive Director of UGIRIE, Professor…
