By Tracey Liverpool, NCN News – December 30, 2024 The government has officially begun distributing a one-time $100,000 cash grant to National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners, a move aimed at providing financial relief to vulnerable groups, especially pensioners. This initiative was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali in October and is part of the government’s […]
By Kimberly Giddings, NCN News – December 30, 2024 Pensioners across Guyana have started collecting the $100,000 cash grant at National Insurance Scheme (NIS) offices. The grant, which is aimed at providing financial assistance to pensioners, is being disbursed in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10. To collect their cheques, pensioners are required […]
By Celestine Chacon, NCN News – December 28, 2024 The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has revealed the winners of its highly anticipated Jingle Competition during an awards ceremony held on Friday at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown. The competition, launched on November 1st, aimed to promote unity and harmony among Guyana’s diverse ethnic groups, […]
December 27, 2024 The government is set to begin the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to pensioners next week, as part of a broader initiative to assist Guyanese citizens. During a press conference earlier today, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has already prepared checks […]
By Josiah Williams – December 26, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council of Region 6 and the New Amsterdam Hospital celebrated Christmas Day with a heartwarming distribution of hampers to newborns and their mothers, marking a special occasion for families in the region. Among the notable arrivals was a pair of twin boys born to Ashley […]
By Jacquey Bourne – December 27, 2024 The Linden Hospital Complex celebrated Christmas Day with the arrival of two newborns, adding joy to the festive season. The first baby, a healthy boy weighing 2.950 kg, was delivered to Reanna Mason, a young mother from Kwakwani, at 12:14 pm. This marks Mason’s second child. Later in […]
By Kimberly Giddings & Kester Pompey – December 26, 2024 As the Christmas rush winds down, vendors along Regent Street reflect on this year’s holiday sales. While many of them report slower business than anticipated, they remain grateful for the sales they made and are hopeful for better opportunities in the New Year. One vendor, […]
By Josiah Williams – December 26, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 6 and the New Amsterdam Hospital marked Christmas Day with the arrival of several newborns, including a set of twins, and the distribution of hampers to the mothers. Ashley Hinds, a new mother, was originally expecting her twin boys in early […]
By Saskia Warrick – December 26, 2024 In a generous show of commitment to the elderly care sector, President Irfaan Ali donated one million dollars to the Dharm Shala, Home of Benevolence, during the institution’s annual Christmas Day Luncheon. This donation, aimed at enhancing the care and facilities for the elderly, comes as part of […]
December 26, 2024 In a heartwarming Christmas gesture, two single mothers were presented with the keys to their newly built homes in Cummings Lodge and Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, as part of the Men on Mission (MOM) program. The initiative continues to make a profound impact on vulnerable families across Guyana, offering a renewed […]