By Samuel Sukhnandan The government is taking steps to enhance the national grid’s power capacity to meet the growing demands across the country. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, announced this initiative during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. To address immediate energy needs, the […]
By Radha Motielall President Dr. Irfaan Ali embarked on a listening mission to Batavia, Region Seven, where he engaged with residents to understand their new challenges and assess the progress made since his last visit. The meeting, which included representatives from communities such as Itabali and Kartabo, focused on addressing local concerns and advancing development […]
By Eric Collymore The eagerly anticipated fifth edition of the ExxonMobil U-14 football tournament is all set to commence on May 18 at the Ministry of Education ground. This annual tournament, aimed at fostering the development of both boys’ and girls’ football, is expected to attract participation from over 40 schools, with the finals scheduled […]
By Nakasia Logan The Region 9 Police Division has witnessed a significant decline in serious crimes but noted a slight uptick in sexual offenses, according to recent reports. The regional capital of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, particularly Lethem, has experienced a notable reduction in serious crimes such as larceny, robbery under arms, and robbery with violence, […]
By Delicia Janneire Town Clerk, Candace Nelson, discussed the ongoing efforts to remove vendors from around business premises in the city during a telephone interview with this newscast. Following the successful removal of vendors from crowding the emergency area in front of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the city council continues to address vendors […]
By Nakasia Logan Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh recently embarked on a tour of the Power Ship, which has docked at Everton, West Bank Berbice. The power ship, which arrived from Cuba, is expected to contribute 36 megawatts of electricity to the Demerara Berbice Interconnected System. During the tour, […]
In a move aimed at bolstering infrastructure and enhancing mobility, the Ministry of Public Works has announced a substantial allocation of $543.6 million for the rehabilitation of critical bridges across Region Four. The initiative, spearheaded by the government, seeks to address longstanding concerns regarding the structural integrity and safety of these vital transportation arteries. Tenders […]
By Royan Abrams The conclusion of Vaccination Week activities in Region Six was marked by a spirited walk from Spready’s Bakery in Port Mourant to the UG Tain Campus Tarmac, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of vaccination for maternal and child health. Led by health workers representing various health institutions across the East […]
By Royan Abrams Today, NCN News ventured to Everton, Berbice, to observe the ongoing preparations for the installation of a power ship. At the site in Everton, significant groundwork is underway, including land clearing and the installation of utility poles, to pave the way for the arrival of the power ship. This location has been […]
By Josiah Williams In a recent media conference, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge announced that the pipeline for the Gas to Energy project is on track for completion by the end of this year. Routledge revealed that the offshore portion of the pipeline, being installed by Van Oord and Subsea 7, is currently about 70% […]