By Saskia Warrick, NCN News In a significant step towards academic advancement, the University of Guyana (UG) marked the commencement of construction for its new Science and Technology building. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, with the project valued at a total cost of US$2.25 million, generously funded by the Greater Guyana Initiative. The […]
By Saskia Warrick, NCN News In a momentous event, over 30 students from the Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School marked their graduation today. Guyana’s aviation industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s development, with a primary focus on ensuring the safety and security of air transport for the efficient movement of […]
On Saturday, December 16, the Oceana Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, will host the second annual DEMROC Music Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Guyanese musicians, artistes, and entertainers. The event, dubbed “The DMA’s” and considered Guyana’s version of the BET awards, aims to celebrate and challenge individuals within the creative and entertainment space to […]
In light of the ongoing Guyana-Venezuela Controversy, which has heightened tension among Guyanese citizens, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mark Constantine, the Head of Psychological Services at the Mental Health Unit, emphasizes the critical importance of managing stress for maintaining mental well-being. Dr. Constantine provides valuable insights into effective stress management, particularly in high-stress situations. He advises […]
On Wednesday, a total of 163 Guyanese individuals marked the successful completion of their training at the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC), acquiring a diverse set of technical skills. The graduation ceremony took place at the National Cultural Centre, where the Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, addressed the graduates. Minister Hamilton urged the graduates to […]
In a move to enhance the Caribbean’s response to future pandemics, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has secured support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The collaboration is formalized through the signing of a Pandemic Fund Technical Cooperation agreement between the two entities. The initiative aims to assist CARPHA in mitigating the public health […]
The Department of Education in Region 10 hosted its regional award ceremony at Shanghai’s residence in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, on Wednesday. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of students from both primary and secondary schools in Region 10 for the academic year 2022 – 2023. The ceremony acknowledged students for their […]
Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, the Prime Minister of Guyana, issued a challenge to the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) during the 2023 Regional Awards Ceremony held at the National Cultural Centre. The event honored top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) students. Prime Minister Phillips emphasized the need for a paradigm […]
Head teachers in Region Ten gathered for their annual meeting at the Kingdom Style Restaurant in Amelia’s Ward to strategize on improving matriculation rates in 2024. Regional Education Officer Nichola Matthews presented the annual report for 2023 and outlined goals for the upcoming year, emphasizing the need to stay competitive, especially in the National Grade […]
The global Spotlight Initiative, led by the United Nations, will persist in Guyana under the management of the government through the Ministry of Human Services. Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud affirmed this commitment, ensuring the continuity of efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls. After three years of dedicated work, the Spotlight Initiative marked its […]