By Celestine Chacon In a significant step towards improving healthcare access, the Ministry of Health has officially commissioned a new $45 million health centre in Swan Village, situated along the Soesdyke, Linden Highway. The facility was inaugurated on Monday as part of the government’s broader initiative to enhance healthcare services across the country. Minister of […]
By Saskia Warrick During a recent roundtable discussion on the US-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030), Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud highlighted the crucial role of public and private sector collaboration in tackling climate change and achieving food and energy security. Persaud stressed that for the PACC 2030 agenda to be effectively […]
By Josiah Williams Aranaputa, a community in Region 9, has been allocated 160 million dollars this year for major infrastructure improvements. This funding is aimed at enhancing roads and bridges in the area, supporting the community’s growth and development. During a recent visit, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill met with residents to address concerns and […]
In tonight’s edition of NCN Health, presented by Guyana Trinidad Mutual Insurance Company Limited and Essential Care Pharmacy, we’ll be clearing up some common health myths and distinguishing them from established facts. Here’s a closer look: Myth #1: The 5-Second Rule It’s widely believed that food dropped on the floor for less than five seconds […]
The Guyana Fashion Showcase is gearing up to make a grand appearance as part of the Cricket Carnival celebrations. Scheduled for October 5th at the Castellani Grounds, this event promises to be a spectacular fusion of style and culture, featuring 14 talented designers from Guyana, the Caribbean, and New York. Michelle Cole-Wagner, Artistic Director and […]
By Delicia Janneire In an effort to improve Mathematics performance among students, the Ministry of Education has introduced a new Mathematics Intervention Programme. The initiative, aimed at achieving a 45 to 50 percent pass rate in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination, was launched today at the Cyril Potter College of Education. The programme […]
The GT Kanaimas are set to showcase their talents at the 2024 Amerindian Heritage Games, scheduled to run from September 11 to 15. With high expectations for both their men’s and women’s teams, the Kanaimas are eager to make their mark in this prestigious event. The female team is aiming to secure their third consecutive […]
Joshua Wade’s impressive century played a pivotal role in securing a commanding win for the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) over the Diplomats in the Georgetown Cricket and Friends 2-day second division league at Bourda ground over the weekend. Wade’s explosive innings of 106 included 11 sixes and four fours, helping GCC post a formidable first-innings […]
By Eric Collymore Guyana’s senior men’s football team, the Golden Jaguars, were forced to settle for a draw against Martinique in their Concacaf Nations League match on Monday. The result follows a lackluster performance and a previous disappointing game against Suriname. The Golden Jaguars initially took the lead in the 14th minute when Isaiah Jones, […]
The Guyana Hockey Board has announced its final squad for the 2024 Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge Series, scheduled to be held in Hamilton, Bermuda, later this month. This tournament is a key qualifier for the PAHF Cup, which will take place in Uruguay in 2025, and offers Guyana a chance to advance to […]