By Tyriq Walters As the Caribbean squash championship approaches, Mohryan Baksh, representing the Guyana Squash Association (GSA), is ready to showcase his skills on the court. In an exclusive interview with NCN’s Tyriq Walters at the Georgetown Club on Camp Street, Baksh expressed his excitement about the upcoming tournament. Baksh, set to compete in the […]
By Fabiana McKlmon and Saskia Warrick The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) orchestrated a vibrant Labour Day March, attracting hundreds of workers from various unions across the nation. Dressed in their distinctive brightly colored shirts, the workers painted the streets red as they marched joyfully from the Bank of Guyana to the […]
By Saskia Warrick Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall criticized the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for failing to uphold their statutory duties, leading to the proliferation of illegal vending in the capital city. His remarks were made during his weekly programme, ‘Issues in the News.’ Nandlall […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan In his Labour Day message to the nation, President Dr. Irfaan Ali reiterated the government’s steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of public servants and the working class across Guyana. Highlighting the significant investments and interventions made by the government, President Ali emphasized that these initiatives have collectively injected billions of dollars […]
By Royan Abrams The conclusion of Vaccination Week activities in Region Six was marked by a spirited walk from Spready’s Bakery in Port Mourant to the UG Tain Campus Tarmac, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of vaccination for maternal and child health. Led by health workers representing various health institutions across the East […]
By Fabiana McKlmon As Guyana marks Labour Day, Minister Joseph Hamilton reaffirms the government’s dedication to investing in sector-based training to enhance workers’ skills and employment opportunities. Speaking at the Workers’ Day observance, Minister Hamilton highlighted the importance of initiatives like the programmes offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) in equipping the country’s […]
By Eric Collymore In a thrilling match at the Pakistan National Stadium in Karachi, the West Indies women’s cricket team secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match T20 series against Pakistan. Pakistan’s women, chasing a target of 133 for victory, fell just three runs short, reaching 130 for eight off their allotted 20 overs. […]
By Delicia Janneire Trade unionism in Guyana has deep roots, with Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow playing a pivotal role in its early beginnings. Born on December 18, 1884, Critchlow emerged as a central figure in the fight for workers’ rights at the young age of 21. His efforts laid the foundation for the labor movement in […]
By Saskia Warrick Thirty-two residents of Laing Avenue received a significant boost on Monday as they were granted assistance vouchers by the Housing Ministry. Each beneficiary was presented with a $250,000 voucher to facilitate home repairs, along with an additional $100,000 to cover labor costs. This assistance marks the third batch of recipients in the […]
By Saskia Warrick As the 36-megawatt (MW) Powership gears up for its anticipated arrival tomorrow, May 1st, Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) is diligently wrapping up preparatory works. According to Acting Chief Executive Officer of GPL, Kesh Nandlall, all preparations are progressing smoothly without any significant delays. Nandlall reassured the public that the Powership […]