By Shawnette Fiedtkou The Regional Democratic Council of Region Ten has re-activated its Disaster Preparedness and Relief Committee in response to recent flooding and following a directive from Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The new committee, chaired by Regional Chairman Deron Adams, aims to coordinate a more efficient response to disasters in the future. With several […]
By Saskia Warrick Power generation in Guyana has seen significant improvements with the deployment of a power ship at Everton, Berbice. Acting CEO of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Kesh Nandlall, informed NCN News that the smooth operation of the power ship has led to a notable reduction in power outages across the nation. […]
By Samuel Gillis In a recent visit to communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy announced imminent relocation plans for some residents of Circuitville. This initiative aims to provide better housing opportunities and improve living conditions for the affected residents. Minister McCoy highlighted the necessity for relocation due to land occupancy […]
In a captivating semifinal showdown of the Speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition, the Child Rights Ambassadors Youth Group emerged victorious, securing a spot in the finals against the University of Guyana Berbice Campus Orators’ Youth Group. The competition, held at the Chamber of the Public Building, saw passionate debates on the moot: “Artificial intelligence is […]
The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Guyana appeared before the Public Accounts Committee today to address outstanding payments totaling more than $128 million owed by various companies since 2019. This issue was highlighted following discrepancies identified in the Auditor General’s 2019 report, which initially indicated outstanding debts of $306 million. During the session, MoH Permanent […]
The International Development & Relief Foundation (IDRF), a Canadian non-profit organization, has successfully concluded its Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers Programme in Guyana. This initiative, aimed at safeguarding the mental well-being of vulnerable communities, trained 750 individuals across the country. The training focused on equipping participants with skills in individual crisis intervention techniques and community […]
Action in the ExxonMobil Under-14 school’s football tournament saw thrilling performances over the weekend, with Santa Rosa and Bartica Secondary emerging victorious in the girls’ category at the Ministry of Education ground. In a dominant display, Santa Rosa, led by Veronica Chatta, showcased their prowess against Abram Zuil with an impressive nine-nil victory. Chatta led […]
Minister of Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, recently inaugurated a new block-making facility in Swan village, located along the Soesdyke Linden Highway. This initiative, costing 7 million dollars, aims to enhance local economic opportunities and community infrastructure. In addition to the block-making facility, funded through government investments, Swan village also welcomed the commissioning of two sand […]
In response to a recent report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) accusing Guyana of violating the rights of the Akawaios indigenous group, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has vehemently dismissed the findings as inaccurate and biased. The IACHR report, published in April, highlighted serious concerns regarding the well-being of the Akawaios community […]
In a bid to support education in Berbice, the Rotary Club of Corriverton recently distributed laptops to four deserving students from Skeldon and surrounding communities. These students, identified for their dedication to their studies despite various challenges, received the laptops as part of the club’s ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities in the region. Jermaine […]