Beverage giant Banks DIH Limited has inaugurated its new subsidiary, Banks Automotive and Services Incorporated (BASI), with President Dr. Irfaan Ali in attendance. The launch marks a significant step in the company’s diversification efforts. The newly opened six-story automotive and services dealership, spanning 2008 square meters, is a landmark achievement, being the first of its […]
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially began with a spectacular opening ceremony, and Team Guyana made a memorable entrance, capturing global attention. The ceremony, held along the iconic Seine River, saw Guyana’s athletes proudly showcasing their national pride. Dressed in elegant outfits featuring the colors of the Guyanese flag, the delegation exuded grace and unity as […]
Neron Barrow’s impressive second-half hat-trick led Police FC to a 3-0 victory over Monedderlust FC in the latest match of the KFC Elite League Season Six at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Center, Providence. The match showcased Barrow’s clinical finishing, with his first goal coming in the 54th minute. He added two more in […]
The West Indies hold a narrow advantage at the end of the first day of the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston. England, in their reply to the Windies’ first-innings score, are at 38 for 3, trailing by 244 runs. Thirteen wickets fell on the opening day, with England losing three of those. […]
Councilwoman Sancha Halley is organizing a day of family fun with the second annual Emancipation Cook-Up competition, scheduled for August 1. The event, themed “Sizzle, Serve, and Conquer,” will take place at the ball field opposite Lover’s Lane. This initiative aims to bring people together to celebrate African culture and the spirit of Emancipation Day. […]
On Thursday, Housing Minister Collin Croal delivered core homes to five low-income families as part of the government’s initiative to provide affordable and sustainable housing in Guyana. The homes were distributed across Great Diamond, Golden Grove, and Farm on the East Bank of Demerara. Among the beneficiaries was Debra Best, who uses a walker for […]
The Regional Economic Agri-Insurance Programme (REAP) has officially launched, representing a pivotal advancement in agricultural insurance for the region. President Irfaan Ali hailed the initiative as a significant milestone for the Caribbean, emphasizing its importance for sustainable and resilient food production. For decades, the absence of crop insurance has hindered investment in the agricultural sector, […]
For the first time in two decades, Guyana has witnessed a significant reduction in its suicide rate, which has dropped by half. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony outlined the government’s ongoing strategies to maintain and further this progress. Dr. Anthony emphasized that addressing underlying mental health issues is […]
The English as a Second Language (ESL) camp, which supported approximately 450 migrant children, concluded today with a funday event. Organized by the Migrant Education Support Unit of the Ministry of Education, the camp aimed to improve English language skills among migrant children through engaging games and recreational activities. Over the two-week program, participants demonstrated […]
On July 26, several African organizations across the country received government grants at a ceremony held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The grants are intended to support the preservation and celebration of African culture in the lead-up to the Emancipation celebrations on August 1. Emerson Benjamin, one of the beneficiaries, expressed his appreciation for […]