…Joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Guyana Defence Force strengthens regional security cooperation The ongoing Exercise Tradewinds has launched a significant humanitarian medical outreach in Region Six, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Defence Force. Citizens in Skeldon and surrounding communities are benefiting from this outreach, […]
During the celebration of Canada Day, President Irfaan Ali expressed the view that global training and education could serve as potential export earners for Guyana. The President highlighted the country’s interest in seeking Canada’s assistance to tackle the existing human resource deficit in Guyana. Speaking at a reception held in honour of Canada Day at […]
President Irfaan Ali revealed plans to establish a national call centre to efficiently handle and monitor complaints from the public regarding their experiences when dealing with public service institutions. Emphasizing the importance of feedback and monitoring to improve the efficiency of public services, the President stated that designated numbers will be provided at each facility, […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water recently distributed 800 house lots to individuals residing along the East Coast of Demerara. This allocation took place during the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s second East Coast Dream Realised Housing Drive of 2023. The house lots were granted to low and moderate-income earners living in the East Coast […]
Lindeners have been assured of a bright and secure future as Government works to shape the towns’ growth and development. President Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his keynote speech at a recent commissioning ceremony of the new Kiln at Bosai Mineral in Linden. “Linden is an important growth and …investments we are making in […]
The first phase of the road, spanning approximately 10 km, is projected to be completed by September of this year. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, who recently held a meeting with Constructora Queiroz S.A., the Brazilian contractor responsible for constructing the Linden to Mabura Hill road. NCN understands that […]
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is actively working on the development and improvement of several green spaces, including the National Park in Georgetown and Joe Vieira Park on the West Bank of Demerara. Jason Fraser, the Commissioner of the Protected Areas Commission, has stated that significant plans are in place to enhance the National Park […]
Contracts totalling eighty million dollars were signed on Monday for the construction of two training facilities in Region Six. The selected locations for these facilities are New Amsterdam and Corriverton. NK Enterprise Inc. has been awarded the contract for the construction of the training facility in New Amsterdam, with an estimated cost of 44 million […]
Former national player turned coach, Vurlon Mills, launched the August camp of his Vurlon Mills Football Academy on Saturday, with support from fast food giant KFC. The camp, which will benefit children from the communities of Sophia and Buxton, will be held at the KFC Vlissengen Road location and it is scheduled to begin on […]
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) recently observed International Fisherfolk Day, placing a strong emphasis on the development of aquaculture. The government is actively working towards securing markets for fish and fish products in Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, and Eastern Caribbean countries. This important announcement was made to Guyanese fisherfolk during the observance on Friday. Recognizing […]