The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has pledged comprehensive support to the women’s national team, the Lady Jaguars, as they prepare for the upcoming Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup preliminary clash against the Dominican Republic on February 17. The match will take place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Greater Los Angeles, United States. The Lady […]
As Guyana eagerly awaits the presentation of the national budget on Monday, January 15, sports associations express excitement and high expectations for the 2024 budget allocation dedicated to the sports sector. NCN Sport has reached out to key officials to gather their perspectives on the upcoming budget. President of the Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde, […]
The Small Business Bureau in Guyana is actively addressing the backlog of applications for small business grants. In a recent distribution event in Region Four, over 350 grants were provided to small business owners across various sectors, including agriculture and business solutions. Recipients expressed gratitude for the timely assistance, considering it a positive initiative by […]
The Ministry of Tourism in Guyana is strategically planning to leverage its 2024 budget allocation to host more regional and international events, with the ultimate goal of increasing tourist visitation to the country. Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Waldron, highlighted the efforts to diversify the country’s tourism products. With an 11% increase in […]
The Community Support Officers (CSOs) programme in Guyana has made significant strides, providing skills training to over 2,600 young Amerindians in the past three years. In the previous year alone, the Amerindian Affairs Ministry recorded substantial participation in various training courses under the CSOs programme. Minister Pauline Sukhai shared the achievements in a press briefing. […]
In a prelude to their upcoming series against Australia, the West Indies cricket team faced Cricket Australia XI in a three-day tour match in Adelaide. On the first day, the West Indies won the toss and opted to bat. Despite facing some challenges, the Caribbean side posted a total of 251 for 8 in the […]
The sports community in Guyana eagerly awaits the 2024 national budget, scheduled to be presented by Senior Minister Ashni Singh of the Ministry of Finance on January 15. NCN Sport reached out to various officials to gather their expectations for the upcoming budget. President of the Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde, expresses optimism, anticipating another […]
West Indies head coach, Andre Coley, highlights the crucial need for his team to adapt to the conditions in Australia for a successful tour. The West Indies senior men are commencing their tour with a three-day match against Cricket Australia XI. The West Indies and Australia have a cricketing history spanning 118 Test matches, with […]
Three Guyanese hockey clubs—GBTI GCC, Bounty GCC, and Saints—clinched bronze medals in the Ventures International Invitational Indoor Hockey Tournament held at the Woodbrook Youth Facility in Trinidad. The tournament spanned from Wednesday to Sunday and featured competitive matches among top teams from the region in various categories, including men, women, and veterans. In the men’s […]
In a move that further solidifies its footprint in Guyana, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has opened its 11th outlet at the Giftland Mall. The new location, part of the Beharry Group of Companies, marks a significant milestone for the popular fast-food chain. KFC, which first commenced operations in Guyana on April 26, 1994, at the […]