By Delicia Janneire The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) marked World Environment Day with an Open Day event held at the Botanical Gardens. Under the theme of ‘land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience,’ the event aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and preservation efforts. The event saw the participation of members of the public, stakeholders, […]
By Tyriq Walters The Youth Basketball Guyana League witnessed thrilling action over the weekend as Linden Technical Institute (LTI), Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), and the Government Technical Institute (GTI) emerged victorious in their respective matches. In the first matchup, the Guyana School of Agriculture claimed a commanding victory over the New Amsterdam Technical Institute […]
In a dominating performance, Afghanistan secured a resounding victory over debutants Uganda by a massive 125-run margin, placing them at the top of Group C with a superior net run-rate. At the post-match press conference, Afghanistan’s head coach, Jonathan Trott, expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance in their opening match. Trott emphasized the importance […]
By Travis Seymour Head Coach of the West Indies cricket team, Darren Sammy, expressed his dissatisfaction with his team’s performance in their opening T20 World Cup game. However, he emphasized the importance of taking it one game at a time and trusting the team’s method. NCN sport captured the West Indies team during their practice […]
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) is set to hold a seminar in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce – Guyana (AmCham) on Saturday, June 15. This seminar aims to empower entrepreneurs by offering insights into proper business practices and addressing critical challenges they face. Lisa Mohamed, Events Director at WCCIG, […]
By Royan Abrams Police in Region Five are actively searching for five armed men involved in a robbery in Blairmont. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, targeted a businesswoman, her husband, and a customer, resulting in the theft of gold jewelry, cash, and other valuables. The victims have been identified as 49-year-old Raywattie Persaud, […]
By Royan Abrams Guyana is celebrating Environment Week, coinciding with the June 5 observance of World Environment Day. The week-long celebration began with a series of walks across various regions, including East Berbice Corentyne. In Region 6, the march commenced at Tacama Turn and concluded at the State House in New Amsterdam. This event aimed […]
By Nakasia Logan First Lady Arya Ali is advocating for the diversification of Guyana’s tourism sector, emphasizing the untapped potential in areas beyond the traditional eco-tourism. She made these remarks at the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President’s Awards Dinner and Auction held at the Guyana Marriott. Addressing the gathering, First Lady Ali […]
By Tracey Liverpool Another fifty-one women have graduated from the Activate level of the WE3A program, receiving their certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Watooka Guest House over the weekend. The WE3A (Aspire, Activate, Accelerate) program aims to strengthen and empower women in business across the country. The recent graduates completed a six-month […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Seventy individuals from Region 10 are set to commence training with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) as part of its 2024 training cycle. The programs, launched today at the Linden Technical Institute, include Heavy Duty Machine Operation, Electrical Installation, AC Servicing and Repairs, and Commercial Food Preparation. The initiative, organized by […]