Two feared drowned at Unity Beach

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri…

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Habitat degradation, illegal mining and mercury pollution affecting Guyana’s Giant River Otter

Conservationists, researchers, government representatives, students and environmental stakeholders have raised concerns over the growing threats facing Guyana’s Giant River Otter, particularly habitat degradation, illegal gold mining and mercury pollution. The concerns were highlighted during a panel discussion hosted by the EMC Foundation in collaboration with the Protected Areas Trust (PAT)…

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Lombard St buildings destroyed by fire

Two buildings housing several business places, including the well-known Tailor shop owned by the late Hermon Bholaisingh, were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. According to reports, the fire started around 3:00h at a workshop operated by Demerara Shipping Limited, before spreading to the four-storey wooden-and-concrete commercial building at the…

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