James Singh, the Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from the central government, stating that it significantly enhances CANU’s operational capabilities. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Singh welcomed the government’s plans to construct a new and more spacious headquarters for the agency. Singh highlighted that President […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, defended the PPP/C Government’s commitment to enhancing learning environments amid criticism from Opposition Member of Parliament, Coretta McDonald. McDonald contended that the government’s focus on building schools overlooked the crucial need for teacher training in this year’s budget. In response, Minister Manickchand highlighted the challenges faced upon the government’s return […]
The second day of the budget debates in the National Assembly saw a heated exchange between Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and Opposition MP Khemraj Ramjattan over the management of the security sector. Ramjattan, in his opening remarks, highlighted the alarming increases in road accidents, fatalities, and fires across the country, emphasizing the urgent […]
During the budget debates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, emphasized that President Irfaan Ali’s bilateral and multilateral engagements are strategically designed to bring benefits to the people of Guyana. Minister Todd noted that the more than $8 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2024 budget will contribute to enhancing Guyana’s […]
Pastel Explosion 2024, an event held over the weekend in Georgetown Bus Park, Linden, has been declared a success by coordinator Ziningi Ngqondo. The primary goal of the event was to spotlight local small businesses and provide a networking platform for their success. The event, now in its third year, featured more than thirty local […]
The Guyana Police Force is set to launch an advanced E-ticketing system as part of its efforts to enhance road safety and address traffic offenses. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, announced that the E-ticketing program is in its final stages of development and is expected to be operational by mid-year. The new system will […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is intensifying its efforts in combating the drug trade through enhanced interagency collaboration on local, regional, and international fronts. In an exclusive interview with Nakasia Logan, Head of CANU, James Singh, highlights the agency’s commitment to a multiagency approach, resulting in successful operations and convictions. Singh emphasizes that CANU works […]
Budget 2024, with a close to four billion dollar allocation for business development, is seen as a significant opportunity for all Guyanese to explore and benefit from. The private sector, particularly the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), encourages individuals to examine the budget and identify areas where they can initiate and expand small businesses. […]
The security sector in Guyana is set for a comprehensive transformation with Budget 2024, as over 90 billion dollars are allocated to modernize various aspects. Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn highlighted key areas of focus, emphasizing improvements in physical and transport infrastructure, training opportunities regionally and internationally, and the development of community policing groups. For […]
The Guyanese government is set to introduce two new bills, the Sexual Violence Bill and the Sexual Harassment Bill, to combat sexual assault and harassment effectively. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, made this announcement during the opening of a center aimed at providing support to victims of sexual and gender-based violence. […]