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 […]
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 […]