The Guyana Power and Light Inc. is warning contractors, truck operators and members of the public to exercise greater caution when working near its infrastructure.

The company says at least two people have died this year after coming into contact with its network, while unsafe activity around power lines continues to cause service disruptions.

GPL says human activity around its network is increasingly creating dangerous situations, from trucks and construction equipment coming into close proximity wit

Fisherfolk operating out of Sheet Anchor, East Canje, are expected to benefit from improved facilities following an $80 million upgrade announced by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha.

The investment is aimed at improving the facilities and providing fisherfolk with better conditions to carry out their day-to-day operations.

Among the improvements planned for the area are the construction of shed, fencing, a landing site and washroom facilities. 

Minister Mustapha said w

Indigenous craft makers are welcoming the Guyana Development Bank, saying access to financing could help transform traditional skills into sustainable businesses.

This was highlighted at the Amerindian Arts, Craft and Cuisine Exhibition at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, where Indigenous artisans and vendors from showcased their products.

For craft makers, access to financing means greater opportunities to purchase materials, increase production and reach new markets, while keeping traditional skills al

It comes seventeen years after another fire destroyed the said business located at 143, Regent Street Bourda between Light and Albert Streets Georgetown.

Fire fighters this afternoon worked double time to extinguish a massive inferno at business establishment Regent Household Electronics on Regent Street.

Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Scotland told NCN News that the fire service responded to the call shortly be

-boost student performance

-by Shamiah Grant

The Ministry of Education is stepping up its literacy efforts to help students build strong vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, while also providing greater support for parents at home. 

Education Minister Sonia Parag shared the update during a recent interview with NCN, highlighting the ministry’s commitment to making literacy a cornerstone of every child’s education.

Minister Parag says strong reading abilities can have a signi

The United Kingdom is looking to further strengthen its trade and investment relationship with Guyana, as latest figures show trade between the two countries has reached more than two-point-two billion pounds.

This development was highlighted today at the UK Export Finance, UKEF, Private Sector Financing Workshop, held for Guyanese businesses. 

The workshop focused on helping Guyanese businesses understand financing opportunities available through UK Export Finance.

UKEF has