The Guyana Hockey Board is actively searching for a suitable location to install an artificial turf for the sport, a necessity for international competitions. Travis Seymour provides an update on the situation, shedding light on the challenges and discussions with the Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. Since the 1990s, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) […]
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn revealed during a recent media conference that there has been a significant surge in the number of individuals applying for Guyanese citizenship, with many having Guyanese ancestry. Minister Benn attributed the growing interest in Guyanese citizenship to the abundant opportunities and overall growth across various sectors in the country. The […]
In addressing the concerns about road safety, Acting Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, advocates for a focus on education and a shift in attitude rather than implementing more stringent processes for acquiring driver’s licenses. Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh emphasizes that road safety education should commence within the home and the closest family circle. While […]
In Region 6, residents have expressed their satisfaction with the 2024 national budget, describing it as inclusive and filled with opportunities for everyone. The historic 2024 national budget, surpassing one trillion dollars, has garnered widespread praise, with residents of Region 6 commending its inclusivity and various initiatives aimed at social and structural improvement. Juanita Barrows, […]
The significant investment of $500 million allocated to the Ministry of Labour in the 2024 budget, signals a commitment to enhancing skills training initiatives in Guyana. Minister Joseph Hamilton expressed his enthusiasm for the budgetary allocation, stating, “The ministry will work with the disability commission to ensure that we can have disabled persons across the […]
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has expressed her satisfaction with the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Education in 2024, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the country’s education system. In a video statement, Minister Manickchand conveyed her enthusiasm. The budget allocates a substantial $135.2 billion to realize the government’s vision of creating a […]
As the Guyanese government unveiled its ambitious 1.146 trillion-dollar budget for the year 2024, citizens across the country have expressed overwhelming support for the financial measures outlined. Delicia Janneire, reporting for NCN News, gathered the opinions of various individuals, capturing a prevailing sense of optimism regarding the budget. Many citizens expressed their satisfaction with the […]
Following a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach to Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, several young people from the community have registered for skills training programs facilitated by the government through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). This initiative was part of an engagement with three ministers and government officials. Ministers […]
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed its appreciation for Budget 2024, commending the government for its commitment to sustainable and people-centered economic transformation. PSC Chairman, Komal Singh, highlighted the positive measures announced in the budget, particularly addressing the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing finance. Budget 2024 allocates $450 million […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has expressed optimism about the accelerated growth of the agriculture sector in Guyana in the upcoming year. Welcoming the budgetary allocations for the sector, Minister Mustapha highlighted the significant progress made in 2023, with agriculture estimated to have expanded by 7 percent. Despite challenges such as the impact of El […]