By Nakasia Logan | October 8, 2024 The Beacon Foundation Hospice has become a vital source of hope and support for cancer patients and their families during the challenging journey of diagnosis and treatment. Since its inception, the organization has transformed the landscape of palliative care, focusing on providing compassionate assistance to those facing life-limiting […]
By Tracey Liverpool | October 8, 2024 The construction of the new Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is progressing, and commuters between Mackenzie and Wismar will soon experience changes to traffic patterns. A detour road is scheduled to open on Monday, October 14, facilitating transportation during the construction phase. Civil engineer Pavil Magin from China Railway Construction Company […]
October 9, 2024 When it comes to hydration, many people adhere to the popular rule of drinking eight glasses of water a day. However, this guideline is a myth, and there are several misconceptions about hydration that can cloud our understanding of what it means to stay properly hydrated. In tonight’s edition of NCN Health, […]
By Kimberly Giddings | October 9, 2024 In a continued effort to address community concerns and improve living standards, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, visited the communities of Goed Fortuin and De Kinderen in Region Three on Monday. The outreach was in response to residents’ requests for infrastructure upgrades and other […]
By Josiah Williams | October 8, 2024 Hundreds of small contractors in Guyana’s Region Six will soon begin work on 475 road projects, an effort expected to directly inject nearly $6.9 billion into the regional economy. The contracts, awarded this week in New Amsterdam, Berbice, aim to support local contractors by expanding small business opportunities […]
By Josiah Williams, October 8 2024 The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), in collaboration with United Nations Guyana and the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), hosted a one-day workshop aimed at empowering media professionals to counter hate speech effectively. This initiative is part of the ERC’s ongoing Countering Hate Speech Campaign, held at the Pegasus Hotel, […]
By Jacqueyy Bourne, October 2024 Krishmar James from Howell Wilson Primary School emerged as the champion of the fourth annual Agri Bee, held as part of Agriculture Month celebrations in Region Ten. The competition, hosted by the Department of Agriculture at LICHAS, promotes food security and agricultural innovation under the theme “Transforming Tomorrow, Championing Food […]
By Eric Collymore, October 8, 2024 This December, some of the region’s best student-athletes will compete in the annual KFC Goodwill Series. The tournament, now in its fifth year, will feature eight teams, with four coming from outside Guyana. Petra Organisation Co-Director Troy Mendonca highlighted that the series aims to foster a “true Caribbean tournament” […]
By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 The communities of Parfait Harmonie, West Minister, Onderneeming, and Lust-en-Rust in Region Three are set to see all internal and main roads completed by December, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Following a recent inspection, Minister Edghill noted that construction progress ranges from 10 to 55 percent, with […]
By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 More than 275 million dollars in grants were distributed to small business owners across Region Six, benefiting 2,753 recipients from New Amsterdam, Albion, and surrounding areas. This annual initiative, held on the lawns of State House in New Amsterdam, aims to support the startup and expansion of small businesses. […]