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 This next phase will involve replacing outdated pipelines in several major areas of the city.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 […]
By Josiah Williams Sand Hills, a community in the Demerara River region, is set to benefit from a new 60-acre community farm aimed at producing high-value crops year-round. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance the economic and agricultural landscape of communities along the Demerara River in Region 10. During a recent […]
In a significant move, the Unicomer Group has unveiled plans for a new venture named ‘The River Place Commercial Complex’ in Farm on the East Bank of Demerara. The groundbreaking ceremony for the complex took place after four years of planning, marking what Unicomer deems one of the largest retail investments in Guyana. Upon completion, […]
In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) of Guyana has received a generous donation valued at 100,000 US dollars from the Government of China. This donation, aimed at bolstering Guyana’s disaster relief efforts, comprises four engines, four boats, and two amphibious vehicles. The donation comes at a critical time, […]
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 […]