University of Guyana Senior Lecturer, Dr Mark Ram, has recently completed his PhD in Marine Ecology after undertaking a rigorous four-year academic journey pursuing a landmark research project which focused on understanding and improving mangrove restoration and coastal ecosystem recovery. Dr Ram, who is attached to the Department of Biology…
Molasses barge sinks, two crew members missing
Authorities have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation after a tanker barge transporting molasses sank early Monday morning off the East Coast of Demerara. The tanker barge sank approximately 9.5 nautical miles off Buxton, East Coast Demerara, leaving two crew members missing and prompting an urgent multi-agency search and…
Construction worker, 23, arrested for cutlass murder at Tuschen
Police in Region Three have launched an investigation into the murder of a 29-year-old labourer whose body was discovered early Monday morning at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. Dead is Herbert Hartman, of Tuschen New Scheme, East Bank Essequibo. According to police reports, the incident is believed to have occurred between…
Zion Hickerson achieves multi-sport success in Tennis and Table Tennis
Eleven -year-old Zion Hickerson has proven his versatility again, capturing major titles in both lawn tennis and table tennis within a single seven-day window. The St. Gabriels Primary student, who is currently balancing a high-performance training schedule with preparations for his National Grade Six Exams, showcased his versatility across both…
World champions India target Olympic gold in 2028
After leading India to their third T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on winning the Olympic Games gold medal in 2028. “Obviously it has been a wonderful journey in the last one month. Though it didn’t start the way we wanted it to start but then…
Long Creek mother endured years of daily abuse before fatal stabbing – Sister
Caslene Toney, the young mother of six who was stabbed to death by her reputed husband on Sunday, endured abuse for years, her sister has told the News Room. Toney was brutally murdered, allegedly by the father of her children, Morris Hugh, at their Long Creek, Linden/Soesdyke house. Hugh then…
Almost 30 pounds of suspected ganja seized at Bamia
A 58-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after Police ranks found 13.154 kilograms (or about 29 pounds) of suspected cannabis in his vehicle on Sunday afternoon. According to a Police release, the suspected cannabis was found around 15:40hrs during a stop-and-search exercise in the vicinity of Bamia, Linden Highway. During…
Girl, 2, drowns at Kabakaburi Mission
A two-year-old girl drowned on Saturday at Kabakaburi Mission, Upper Pomeroon River. Dead is Samirah Evans of Kabakaburi Mission. According to a Police release, preliminary investigations revealed that about 12:30hrs Saturday, the child was at home with her mother. However, she was later discovered missing. A search was subsequently conducted…
WIIN app relaunched, providing digital marketplace for women entrepreneurs
The Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) app was relaunched on Sunday with a new digital marketplace that allows women entrepreneurs to advertise their products, receive orders, and connect with delivery services, giving them a seamless platform to sell locally and internationally. The relaunch was announced by Minister of Human…
120 women receive starter packs to boost their businesses
One hundred and twenty women from across Guyana received business starter packs to launch and strengthen their entrepreneurial ventures during the closing of the We Lift 6 Conference and Expo at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) in Liliendaal on Sunday. Two women were selected from each region. They underwent…
