By Samuel Gillis The Chinese Medical Team in Guyana organized an open day event over the weekend to raise awareness about their contributions to the country’s healthcare sector over the past 31 years. The event aimed to showcase the impact and dedication of the Chinese medical brigades in improving healthcare in Guyana and strengthening bilateral […]
By Nakasia Logan The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is urging eligible citizens to take advantage of the ongoing continuous registration process, which is set to conclude in eleven days. The current cycle has seen significant activity, with over 20,000 transactions completed. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, GECOM Public Relations Officer Yolanda Warde highlighted […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The collaborative welding program between Nations School of Technology and the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) has garnered significant interest, with 650 individuals already registered and expectations of more than a thousand registrations by the closing date. The program, which offers three levels of training, aims to equip participants with essential […]
By Nakasia Logan The Guyana Tourism Hospitality Association (THAG), led by President Omadele George, is spearheading an initiative to raise awareness about career opportunities in the tourism sector. This effort aims to reshape perceptions and inspire the next generation to pursue careers in tourism and hospitality, emphasizing the sector’s significance to the economy. Traditionally, careers […]
By Tracey Liverpool The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) is continuing its efforts to boost tourism in the region through a series of capacity-building programs. Chairman Devin Sears announced that the initiative, funded by the Greater Guyana Initiative, will host these sessions over the next several months. Recognizing capacity building as crucial to bolstering tourism, […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The prestigious 25 Influential Women Leaders Award is gearing up for its fifth edition, set to take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Marriott Hotel. This annual event aims to honor outstanding women from various professions, backgrounds, ages, and sectors across Guyana. Launched in 2019 by Lyndell Danzie-Black and Michelle Nicholas, […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Approximately 190 students attending the Overwinning Primary School in Islington Village, East Bank Berbice, now have access to clean drinking water, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam and the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The “Public School Clean Water Initiative” was launched to address the need […]
By Saskia Warrick Coursera, the popular online learning platform, is currently developing courses aimed at training teachers to instruct Spanish as a compulsory subject in Guyanese classrooms. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, announced this initiative as part of President Ali’s vision to make Guyana a bilingual country. Recognizing the need for immediate action, the Ministry […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan In a recent press conference, General Secretary of the PPP/C and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, announced that employment verification and National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributions will not be required for phase one of the student loan debt write-off for Guyana’s tertiary students. The government’s initiative aims to provide over 13,000 Guyanese […]
By Tracy Ramalho Citizens are being urged to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites in and around their homes to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. This call to action comes from Crystal Crawford, Head of the Medical Entomology Unit of Vector Control Services at the Ministry of Health. As part of the 2024 Caribbean Mosquito […]