Guyana takes a significant step forward in its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Strategy for Laboratory Services and National Hepatitis C Guidelines by the Ministry of Health. These initiatives mark crucial milestones towards achieving the ministry’s 2030 targets of enhancing medical service delivery and eliminating various diseases. Just three years ago, treatment […]
Recent statistics from Guyana’s Ministry of Health reveal a concerning trend among men, with an obesity rate standing at 41.6 percent. Dr. Sawan Jagnarain, Men’s Health Coordinator at the Ministry, emphasized the urgent need for men to prioritize their health and take proactive steps to address these issues. Dr. Jagnarain highlighted that obesity significantly increases […]
Ahead of the Caribbean Junior Squash Championship in the British Virgin Islands starting June 30th, the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) is intensifying its preparations. The association’s competition committee, led by Chairman Deje Dias, has overseen a focused 12-week training regimen aimed at enhancing the team’s fitness and accountability. The GSA recently participated in the Toucan […]
NCN reporter, Travis Seymour reports on the selection of Guyana’s national women’s hockey team by the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) for the upcoming 2024 Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge in Hamilton, Bermuda. The GHB has chosen a formidable 24-member squad to represent Guyana at the PAHF Challenge from September 20th to 28th, 2024. This […]
During the 17th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, First Lady Arya Ali of Guyana made a compelling call for greater international financing to support disability and inclusive development in developing countries. The CRPD aims […]
During a recent meeting with farmers in Buxton, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha addressed critical issues affecting agricultural productivity in the region. One of the primary concerns raised by farmers during the meeting was the deteriorating state of the Buxton Middlewalk farm-to-market road, which has hindered access to farms and affected community productivity. Responding to these […]
The recent spate of power outages affecting the Berbice/Demerara interconnected system has been attributed to an unusual culprit: vultures perching on Guyana Power and Light (GPL) transmission towers in Berbice. This revelation comes from Ravindra Jagnanan, GPL’s Berbice Branch Manager, who highlighted several challenges faced by the power utility in maintaining uninterrupted service. Key among […]
Marking the World Day Against Child Labour, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, delivered a strong message against the exploitation of children, emphasizing their rightful place outside the workforce. The minister’s remarks were made during a march organized by the Labour Ministry to support the global effort to end child […]
In a significant move under the government’s Core Home Support initiative, six low-income families along the East Coast of Demerara celebrated the realization of their homeownership dreams by receiving keys to their new residences. This initiative, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, aims to empower vulnerable Guyanese by providing them with stable housing solutions. Under […]
Recent discussions on the “Police and You” program have highlighted critical concerns regarding road safety along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. Sergeant Ueon Rose, overseeing the Highway Patrol Base, emphasized the reckless driving habits observed among motorists, particularly those speeding without regard for consequences. Sergeant Rose pointed out instances where drivers push their limits to meet deadlines, […]