By Royan Abrams & Josiah Williams Following the tragic deaths of two siblings from Canefield East Canje Berbice, the Ministry of Health has taken swift action, dispatching an expert group to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident at the New Amsterdam Hospital. Eleven-year-old Vishnu Mohabeer, known as Ricardo, was rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital […]
By Travis Seymour The excitement of the Milo Schools Football Championship intensifies as the tournament progresses to the quarterfinal stage, set to unfold on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground. The opening match is anticipated to showcase defending champions Chase Academy taking on Bartica Secondary. The victor of this clash will advance to face […]
By Nakasia Logan The government has announced its decision to appeal the ruling of Justice Sandil Kisson, who favored the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) in a recent legal dispute. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, expressed the government’s intention to challenge the ruling, citing significant legal errors made by the […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana is set to significantly enhance its drainage and irrigation capacity while fortifying resilience against climate change with a substantial investment of $115 billion. General Secretary of the ruling party and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, unveiled the ambitious plan, stating that the government will allocate the funds over its tenure to […]
By Josiah Williams Attorney General Anil Nandlall has voiced apprehensions regarding the potential economic ramifications of a recent court ruling. In an interview with NCN, Attorney General Nandlall highlighted the significant implications of the High Court’s ruling on the GTU matter for Guyana’s economy and industrial sector. He expressed concern that the ruling sets a […]
By Eric Collymore In the opening match of their tour of Pakistan in Karachi, the West Indies Women’s cricket team clinched a commanding 113-run victory, propelled by Hayley Matthews’ stellar performance. Despite an early setback with the dismissal of Rashada Williams, Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle established a formidable partnership, amassing 102 runs. Campbelle contributed […]
By Delicia Janniere The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) unveiled the National Park Zoning Plan and initiated stakeholders’ engagement in a bid to enhance the National Park’s role as a hub for family recreation, fitness, health, and wellness. Under the newly introduced zoning approach, several areas within the National Park, previously underutilized, are earmarked for development. […]
By Tracy Liverpool President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been recognized with the Legacy Award from the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI). The award was presented during AFUWI’s 27th Annual Awards and Gala in New York, where Guyanese/American actress CCH Pounder bestowed the prestigious honor upon President Ali. Pounder praised President […]
NCN’s Tyriq Walters brings us the latest from the National Gymnasium, where the Guyana Table Tennis Association is in the final stages of preparation for the upcoming Caribbean Youth Table Tennis Championship in the Dominican Republic. Scheduled from April 23 to April 28 in Santo Domingo, the tournament will feature the top junior table tennis […]
In tonight’s NCN Health report, sponsored by Essential Care Pharmacy and GTM Insurance, we are focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers, are lifelong conditions that are generally progressive and not infectious. While medications cannot prevent or cure these conditions, simple lifestyle changes […]