By Kimberly GiddingsNovember 23, 2024 Guyana observed Diabetes and Tourism Awareness Month today with the “Sweet Escape” 2K|5K Trail and Road Walk|Run|Bike event at the Botanical Gardens in Georgetown. Organized by the Bread of Life Foundation in collaboration with Stride592 and other partners, the event highlighted the importance of physical activity in preventing and managing […]
By Jacquey Bourne – November 23, 2024 Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has strongly condemned comments made by Linden’s Mayor, Sharma Solomon, urging residents to occupy land in the area. The Mayor made these remarks during a live broadcast on his social media page, which have since sparked controversy. Minister Croal described the […]
By Jacquey Bourne – November 23, 2024 In a significant move to enhance infrastructure in Region Ten, over 300 small contractors have signed contracts for the construction of 165 roads in the region. The total value of the contracts amounts to $7 billion. The signing ceremony took place this morning on the lawns of the […]
By Saskia Warrick, NCN News – November 22, 2024 The Government of Guyana is set to amend laws addressing the illegal use of sirens and emergency lights on vehicles. This announcement follows concerns over civilians using these devices to bypass traffic, a practice that has raised significant safety issues. President Irfaan Ali, who convened a […]
By Saskia Warrick, NCN News – November 22, 2024 Maureen Hope, the founder of the NGO Youths with Purpose and a dedicated social worker, has been honored with the European Union Delegation’s 2024 Human Rights Award. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to empowering youth and supporting women in Crane, West Coast Demerara, where she […]
By Kimberly Giddings, NCN News – November 22, 2024 The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has received a crucial piece of firefighting equipment, a Thermal Imaging Camera, which will enhance their ability to save lives and protect property during emergencies. The camera, which was donated as part of a five-million-dollar contribution from Industrial Supplies Inc. and […]
By Jacquey Bourne, NCN News – November 22, 2024 As part of the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ongoing ‘Dream Realised’ housing initiative, 400 Linden residents were allocated house lots in the Fitz Hope area of Amelia’s Ward. The allocations took place on the lawns of the Watooka Guest House on Friday, marking another significant […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 22, 2024 In a press briefing on Thursday, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed concerns raised by the political opposition regarding the government’s cash grant initiative. Jagdeo reassured citizens that the verification process for the one-hundred-thousand-dollar cash grant is legitimate and not tied to election manipulation, […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 21, 2024 In response to the alarming rise in traffic accidents, which have claimed 117 lives in 104 incidents so far this year, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has promised to implement tougher measures aimed at reducing road lawlessness and holding reckless drivers accountable. Speeding and intoxicated driving have been identified […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 21, 2024 A troubling rise in gun-related violence has been recorded in Guyana, as revealed by Deputy Commissioner of Law Enforcement, Wendell Blanhum, during the unveiling of the 2024 Christmas Policing Plan. Blanhum highlighted that armed robbery, particularly involving firearms, remains the most prevalent crime of concern this year. Region […]