Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has delivered a firm warning that extradition proceedings cannot be used as a shield against criminal prosecution in Guyana, as fresh charges against Azruddin Mohamed place him at the centre of another legal battle.

The warning comes as Azruddin and his father, Nazar Mohamed, face extradition to the United States on an 11-count federal indictment involving alleged fraud, money laundering and other offences.

US prosecu

- Hosts first Cancer awareness walk      

-by Nakasia Logan  

Urban Oasis took a step towards raising cancer awareness, hosting its first Walk in support of two of its clients who have survived cancer.

The walk began at Urban Oasis on South Road and concluded at the National Park, where participants gathered for an informative health talk on breast cancer, prevention and the importance of self-examination.

Addressing participants, Dr. Patina Osborne from David Rose Health Centre highlighted the

Antigua and Barbuda's CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Chrysean Jarvis,has singled out Guyana’s investments in agriculture and food security as an example for Caribbean nations seeking to diversify their economies and reduce their dependence on imported food.

Speaking during the Eastern Caribbean Youth Parliament, Jarvis commended Guyana's approach to agricultural development, particularly its investments in modern farming techniques and efforts to strengthen domestic f

President and Commander-in-Chief Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a Joint Declaration for an Enhanced Defense Partnership at The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This declaration builds on Guyana's multi-decade partnership with the United States and is critical to the continued defense of Guyana's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It reflects the strategic weight both countries place on the security of Guyana and the Western Hemisphere

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has strongly endorsed the government's decision to restrict the importation of recreational vaping products, describing the move as timely and necessary to protect children from nicotine addiction and other serious health risks.

Speaking exclusively to NCN News, Dr. Anthony pointed to alarming findings from the Ministry of Health's school screening programme, particularly in coastal regions where vaping among secondary school students remains a growing c

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) played a critical role in the search-and-rescue operation following the sinking of the MV Barima, with trainee pilot Shemar Morrison transporting 24 people to safety aboard the MARAD vessel Haiama, despite rough seas and poor visibility.

Testifying before the Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, Morrison detailed the coordinated response, saf