In the ongoing debate over Guyana’s Budget 2024, Opposition Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo Halley expressed her view that the 1.146 trillion-dollar national budget fails to address the most critical need of citizens – the improvement of their current economic position. She questioned the ideologies and philosophies behind the budget, emphasizing the importance of policies […]
In a swift response to the concerns raised by citizens in the South Ruimveldt Park area about severely damaged roads, the Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, has initiated remedial works on Aubrey Barker Road. Less than 24 hours after citizens reported the damages, the Ministry of Public Works and […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the critical need for collective action to ensure food security in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. This call was made during the second ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), where Ministers of Agriculture and high-level officials engaged in discussions related to […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has outlined key policy priorities for Guyana’s oil and gas sector in 2024, emphasizing a commitment to robust monitoring and contract compliance. Speaking at a recent press conference at the Office of the President, Dr. Jagdeo highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate the expanding oil and gas industry. Since […]
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has reiterated the government’s dedication to addressing the housing needs of lower-income citizens. Croal disclosed that an impressive 45% of the house lots issued by the Ministry were allocated to individuals falling within the moderate to low-income bracket. Discussing the allocation process, Minister Croal explained that the ministry categorizes applicants […]
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 […]