By Samuel Gillis The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) concluded its “Standards in Academia Quiz Competition” at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre yesterday, marking the successful end of its third edition. Graham’s Hall Primary School emerged as the winner, outshining twenty participating schools from Regions Three, Four, Five, Six, and Georgetown. The competition aimed […]
By Reycia Nedd As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the effects of flooding in Region 10, the Office of the Prime Minister, through the Civil Defense Commission (CDC), has distributed over 400 cleaning hampers to residents affected by the floods in Linden. Prime Minister’s Representative in Region 10, Orin Wilson, along with […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Residents of Albouystown and neighboring communities recently had the opportunity to share the transformative impacts of government programs and initiatives on their lives during a visit by U.S. Congressman Jonathan Jackson. The congressman interacted with residents and inspected various community projects, gaining firsthand insights into the positive changes brought about by these […]
By Delicia Janneire Renowned Guyanese businesswoman Kerri Gravesande-Bart has unveiled her latest literary endeavor, “A Compilation of Corporate Governance for New Entrepreneurs.” In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Gravesande-Bart elaborated on the impetus behind her book, highlighting its intended role in guiding budding entrepreneurs within Guyana’s dynamic business environment. Gravesande-Bart’s new publication offers a […]
By Saskia Warrick President Irfaan Ali, the founder of the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative, has addressed recent criticisms regarding the program. He emphasized that MOM offers more than just house construction – it transforms lives. President Ali highlighted the initiative’s success in building 50 homes for vulnerable Guyanese families across the country over the […]
By Nakasia Logan The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is moving forward with its plan to modernize Georgetown’s water supply system. This next phase will involve replacing outdated pipelines in several major areas of the city. Marlon Daniels, Executive Director of Projects at GWI, explained the project in a recent interview with NCN News. The current […]
By Josiah Williams A groundbreaking agricultural project is set to transform communities along Guyana’s Demerara River into a major production center. President Irfaan Ali, alongside Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, unveiled the initiative focused on cultivating high-value crops and products to not only meet domestic needs but also reach regional markets. President Ali met with residents […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The search for Guyana’s next Youth Environmental Speaker is heating up! After receiving a flood of video submissions from passionate young environmentalists, the competition, known as “SHOUT 2.0,” has narrowed it down to 30 finalists. Dr. Omesh Balmacoon, Competition Lead for Shout 2.0, explained the selection process. Judges evaluated the videos based […]
By Royan Abrams Residents of New Forest in Canje are set to receive electricity for the first time by July this year. This announcement was made by Dr. Ashni Singh, the Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, during a recent community meeting. The need for electricity […]
By Royan Abrams Police in Region Six have reported a significant milestone in road safety, with a notable 53 percent reduction in road accidents recorded so far this year compared to the same period last year. Region Six Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus highlighted that despite the overall reduction, accidents involving motorcycles have significantly contributed to the […]