President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured the nation that additional power will be added to the grid by mid-December to accommodate the heightened demand for electricity during the Christmas season. The President explained that the recent spate of power outages is attributed to an increased demand for electricity, which now stands at 185 megawatts. However, […]
The University of Guyana Student’s Society (UGSS) internship project, facilitated through President Irfaan Ali’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP), is proving to be a success. UGSS President Shaquan Gill reports that approximately 20 students have gained practical agricultural skills for commercial purposes through this initiative. The AIEP, conceptualized two years ago, aims to encourage […]
The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially inaugurated the newly constructed Haslington Nursery School, located in Region Four on the East Coast of Demerara. The construction of the state-of-the-art school, which now accommodates 60 students, cost a total of twenty-eight million, one hundred and twenty-nine thousand dollars. Minister Manickchand emphasized the government’s commitment to investing […]
In honor of World Tourism Day 2023, Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours orchestrated an enchanting overnight Campout at the idyllic Dacoura Nature Resort in Wismar, Linden. This celebration was held under the resonant theme of ‘tourism and green investments.’ Deon Anderson, the Owner of Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours, underscored the alignment of their activity […]
In a concerted effort to enhance urban recreational spaces and promote inclusivity, the Protected Areas Commission has unveiled the Woofington Dog Park and pet play area within the National Park, Georgetown. This vibrant and secure enclave welcomes pets and their devoted owners, providing a delightful haven for leisure and social interaction. Commissioner Jason Fraser of […]
…Lot Three Underway The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has embarked on the third phase of its Main Street Transmission Replacement Project, a significant step towards enhancing water infrastructure in the region. Marlon Daniels, Director of Projects, provided exclusive insights to NCN News, shedding light on the extensive scope of the project. The endeavor primarily focuses […]
The newly commissioned De Willem Secondary School is set to welcome 127 students from the Saraswat Primary Top. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, highlighted that this addition will significantly increase the region’s capacity to accommodate students. During the commissioning, Minister Manickchand emphasized that the new school, originally intended as an extension, will now operate as […]
The construction of the Bamia/Amelia’s Ward Primary School, overseen by the Ministry of Local Government, has experienced notable setbacks attributed to labor and material shortages. As a consequence, the project, located in Linden, has fallen several months behind the initial schedule. To address this, efforts have been redoubled at the construction site, aiming to meet […]
The Government of Guyana has allocated over 196 million dollars for the acquisition of digital X-ray machines in three hospitals within Region Six. These modern machines were officially commissioned on Thursday. Rotan Abrams has the details. The newly installed digital X-ray machines are now operational at the Mibicuri, Port Mourant, and New Amsterdam Hospitals. These […]
The Guyanese Government has successfully secured funding from the Inter-American Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank to initiate significant rehabilitation efforts along the East Bank corridor and Soesdyke Linden Highway. With the ongoing construction activities in Guyana, the East Bank corridor has been experiencing substantial traffic and infrastructural challenges due to the high volume of […]