By Josiah Williams PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, commends the New Building Society (NBS) for its commitment to offering low mortgage interest rates to home builders, dismissing claims of profit loss. Dr. Jagdeo’s remarks come in response to a recent article in the Kaieteur News alleging that NBS suffered a half-billion-dollar profit loss due […]
By Josiah Williams Despite some delays attributed to private contractors, General Secretary of the PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, assures Guyanese that the Gas-to-Energy project remains on schedule for its 2025 completion deadline. The Gas-to-Energy project, slated for completion by the end of 2025, promises significant benefits for the country, according to Dr. Jagdeo’s reassurances at […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) issued a clarification following a publication in the Guyana Times, stating that the agency does not sell scales and cannot mandate businesses to provide discounts to consumers. Lloyd David, the Corporate Communications Head of GNBS, emphasized that the agency’s primary responsibility is to verify all […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Chinese Medical Team, in collaboration with the Guyana/China Friendship Society and the Embassy of China, recently organized an open day event to highlight the services provided by the medical team in Guyana. During the open day event, attendees, including children from various high schools in regions three and four, had the […]
By Fabiana McKlmon In a continued effort to uphold quality standards in the local manufacturing and services sector, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has certified six companies so far this year. The six certified companies comprise three laboratories (two medical and one testing) and three businesses utilizing the “Made in Guyana” certification mark. […]
By Delicia Janniere In a significant milestone for housing development, the government has reached its 100th milestone in delivering core homes, with the latest beneficiaries being four residents from the Sophia community. Belinda Ali, Claud Cyrus, Charles Henry, and Pauline Nedd were among the recipients of the Core Home Support initiative. This initiative, launched in […]
By Tyriq Walters The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) is gearing up to kickstart its Saturday morning classes aimed at children aged six to sixteen. Set to commence at the Georgetown Club on Camp Street, this initiative spearheaded by tournament organizer and coach Deje Dias is poised to introduce more youngsters to the sport of squash. […]
By Tyriq Walters With cricket becoming increasingly popular in Guyana, the demand for local umpires is on the rise. In response, the Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) has implemented a hybrid training system to attract more individuals to officiate in matches. Chandraban Rajnarine, the Public Relations Officer of GCUSA, spoke with NCN via […]
By Tracey Liverpool Muslims gathered at Masjids around Linden very early to mark the end of the month of fasting. At the Wismar Masjid, they held a special Eid program where 17 Muslims graduated after completing an Islamic course. Imam Abdul Kareem, speaking about the occasion, mentioned that they held a three-month Islamic Course, and […]
An area that was once swampy and bushy at the head of the Retrieve community is now being used as a recreational facility. Through the Government Community Ground Enhancement program, work was done to improve and maintain the area. Last year, the site clearing and de-bushing, grading, and fencing of the area turned the space […]