A taxi driver passed away early Tuesday morning after being stabbed multiple times and then crashing. The deceased has been identified as Oswain Lawson, a 42-year-old resident of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice. The News Room understands that Lawson had an argument with a 21-year-old man at a shop located on…
Jamieson officially signs IFBB World Champion Rosanna Fung as brand ambassador in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana — Jamieson, officially distributed by BPI Guyana and Canada’s trusted leader in vitamins, supplements, and natural wellness for over a century, proudly announces the official signing of IFBB World Champion Rosanna Fung as its newest Brand Ambassador. This powerful partnership marks a bold step forward in Jamieson’s mission…
Hantavirus is not COVID-19: Caribbean Health Agency says risk remains low
Hantavirus recently struck a European cruise vessel, infecting several individuals with three confirmed deaths. While there have been many concerns about the spread of this rare infection spread by rodents, Caribbean officials say the risk in this region remains low. Head of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. Lisa…
Trinidadian and Chinese nationals caught with fake passports
Foreign nationals have been caught attempting to use fake passports in Guyana, with recent cases involving a Trinidadian and a Chinese national, according to Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen Telford. Speaking to the News Room during a recent interview, Telford confirmed that the individuals were detected after presenting fraudulent passports…
Faster results, diagnosis for X-rays with new AI software at public hospitals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is improving the country’s ability to diagnose and treat patients efficiently, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony recently said. The use of AI in healthcare is being adopted globally, and Guyana is no different, as a software that interprets X-rays, CT-scans, and MRIs is being used at five…
PCOS gets a new name
(ABC News) A condition that impacts millions of women is getting a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS for short. A global consensus calling for the name change was published Tuesday in The Lancet, based on input from…
‘Bail is not consistent’ –Minister Persaud says victims remain at risk after accused released
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud on Monday again raised concerns about the granting of bail in sexual offence and family violence matters, saying the system is sometimes inconsistent and tends to leave victims vulnerable. “What we have is that bail is not consistent sometimes, many…
Additional pumps to be deployed as flood response measures intensify – Pres Ali
President Irfaan Ali visited several flood-affected communities across Georgetown, assuring residents that the government has activated a full-scale response as heavy rainfall continues to impact low-lying areas. During visits to communities including Queenstown, Alberttown, and First Street, Alexander Village, the head of state said 217 pumps are currently operational nationwide,…
‘Citizens impatient for faster results, Gov’t accelerating response’ – Jagdeo
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday said the government is intensifying efforts to address long-standing community concerns, including drainage, garbage collection, street lighting, security, and housing, as hundreds of citizens turned up at a ministerial outreach seeking solutions to everyday issues affecting their lives. Speaking on the sidelines of the…
Foreign ganja worth $7.5 million seized along East Bank
Foreign cannabis, worth about $7.5 million, was seized during a Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) operation at Backstreet Grove, East Bank Demerara. Acting on intelligence received, officers intercepted a male suspect carrying a container, in which fifteen brick-like parcels of foreign cannabis, commonly known as “poppy” or “creepy,” were discovered. Denzel…
