By Samuel Gillis The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is intensifying its efforts to ensure compliance with measurement guidelines across the country. In recent surveillance exercises conducted countrywide, inspectors from the Bureau have been visiting shops and markets to enforce regulations pertaining to approved and verified measuring instruments used in retail trade. During these […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana is set to achieve significant savings in food imports, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali announcing plans to ramp up production of key crops such as onions, corn, and beans. This initiative is expected to result in an annual reduction of over 150 million US dollars in the country’s food import bill. […]
By Josiah Williams The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Guyana has inaugurated its new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab and launched the Guyana Coastal Database, marking a significant step forward in geographic research. Located at the Hogben-Drayton Math and Science Building on the Turkeyen campus, the GIS Lab is equipped […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a compelling message to Guyana’s private sector, emphasizing the need for evolution to align with the country’s rapidly transforming landscape. NCN’s Josiah Williams provided an overview of the President’s remarks at the Private Sector Commission’s 32nd Annual General Meeting, held at the Marriott. President Ali commended the […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon In a significant move to protect Guyana’s endangered wildlife, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has commissioned the Moruca and Waini Research and Monitoring Station. Located within the Shell Beach Protected Area, this new facility is poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding the habitats of four endangered turtle species. The Moruca […]
By Saskia Warrick Five low-income families residing on the West Bank of Demerara were handed the keys to their new homes on Monday, marking a significant improvement in their living conditions. This initiative falls under the government’s Core Homes Initiative, which aims to provide better housing for low-income and vulnerable families across Guyana. Funded by […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently visited the community of Bonasika Creek in Region 3, Essequibo River, where he pledged to transform it into a major agricultural hub. During his engagement with residents, President Ali acknowledged the community’s significant production of crops such as ginger, banana, pumpkin, and provisions. He committed to doubling […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The Confucius Institute at the University of Guyana (CIUG) recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 10th anniversary. Prime Minister Mark Phillips commended the CIUG for its remarkable strides over the past decade, emphasizing its contributions to Guyana’s cultural landscape and fostering deeper appreciation for Chinese culture among Guyanese. He […]
By Reycia Nedd As preparations intensify for Guyana’s 58th Independence celebration at the Mackenzie Stadium in Linden, beautification efforts are in full swing to ensure a memorable and historic event. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips spearheaded a clean-up campaign in Linden, joined by Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and […]
By Tracey Liverpool Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours (EK&NT) has expanded its offerings in Linden by introducing stand-up paddle-boarding as a new water sports activity. This move comes four years after the successful launch of kayaking as a recreational sport by Dr. Deon Anderson, the owner of EK&NT. The launch of paddle-boarding took place at […]