By Jacquey BourneDecember 21, 2024 A total of 52 contracts, valued at $112.2 million, were signed on Friday at the Watooka Guest House for drainage and irrigation works in various communities across Region Ten. The contracts, facilitated by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), are part of the government’s efforts to enhance infrastructure and […]
By Nakasia LoganDecember 20, 2024 President Irfaan Ali has announced the creation of Guyana’s first-ever climate-smart farm, which will be fully operated by persons living with disabilities. The initiative is aimed at combining sustainable farming practices with social responsibility, transforming both the agricultural sector and the workforce by providing employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. […]
December 19, 2024 Did you know that your lifestyle can play a significant role in the development of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers? Tonight’s NCN Health Report, sponsored by Essential Care Pharmacy and GTM Insurance, explores this crucial connection. Chronic diseases are non-infectious, progressive medical conditions that can […]
By Samuel SukhnandanDecember 19, 2024 The registration process for the $100,000 one-off cash grant is well underway, with over 221,000 individuals already registered and set to benefit soon, according to Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice-President of Guyana. In an update shared during his weekly press conference, […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 19, 2024 The Security Interests in Movable Property Bill has been passed in Guyana, aiming to simplify access to financing for small businesses and individuals by allowing movable assets to be used as collateral for loans. The bill, introduced by the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, provides a modern […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 19, 2024 Dr. Vindhya Persaud, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, recently completed a two-day outreach program in several Amerindian villages in Region Nine, where hundreds of residents accessed essential government services. During her visit to Aishalton, Sawariwau, Katoonarib, Kumu, and Moco-Moco, residents were able to receive assistance with various […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 19, 2024 A family of six from Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, has been gifted a new home, just in time for the Christmas season, thanks to the Office of the First Lady. Lisa Reddy, a single mother of four boys, along with her 63-year-old mother, are now the proud owners of a […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 18, 2024 Residents of Patentia and surrounding areas now have a new recreational space for leisure activities, thanks to a collective community effort. The newly established Patentia Play Park offers a safe and enjoyable environment for families to spend quality time together. Regional Chairman Inshan Ayube highlighted that the park represents a […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 18, 2024 Over 360 individuals are set to graduate from the Government’s ‘One Guyana Digital Initiative’ after eight months of intense training. The initiative, part of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) program, was conducted in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University and the Government of Canada. At a ceremony held on […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 18, 2024 The distribution of the $100,000 one-off cash grant has reached Region One, Barima-Waini, with Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, overseeing the process. The distribution is taking place in the Matarkai Sub-District and Mabaruma, just in time for the holiday season. Residents expressed their gratitude, with many highlighting the […]