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Government Allocates $3.6B for Cultural Development in 2025

By Nakasia Logan | January 20, 2025 The government has committed to a significant investment of $3.6 billion towards the development of the music and performing arts sector in Guyana for 2025. This funding will be directed towards the growth and preservation of the nation’s diverse culture, with a focus on music, arts, and heritage […]

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Matthews Shines as West Indies Women Defeat Bangladesh in ODI

January 20, 2025 Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies women’s team, delivered an outstanding performance on Sunday, scoring a brilliant century to lead her side to a dominant 9-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Warner Park in Basseterre Stadium, during the ongoing Bangladesh tour of the Caribbean. Bangladesh, batting first, was restricted to 198 for […]

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Herman Haynes Celebrates 104th Birthday in Joyful Spirit

January 20, 2025 Christianburg resident Herman Haynes marked his 104th birthday today in the company of three of his five surviving children, relatives, and well-wishers at his home in Alstrom Alley. Born on January 20, 1921, Mr. Haynes, the last surviving sibling of seven, remains youthful and jovial, attributing his remarkable longevity to the love […]

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Jumbo Jet Expands Operations with New Auto Spares and Service Centre

By Kristin Josiah, NCN News | January 20, 2025 The Jumbo Jet Group of Companies has expanded its operations with the opening of a new Auto Spares and Service Centre located in Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara. The new facility, which opened its doors on Sunday, marks a significant step in the company’s growth, […]

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AG: Guyanese Are the Main Beneficiaries of Budget 2025

By Kristin Josiah, NCN News | January 20, 2025 Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has emphasized that the primary beneficiaries of the 1.4 trillion-dollar budget for 2025 will be the citizens of Guyana, with a particular focus on improving the livelihoods of all, including the unemployed. Nandlall shared this insight during […]

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University of Guyana Achieves Institutional Accreditation

y Kimberly Giddings, NCN News | January 20, 2025 The University of Guyana (UG) has officially received institutional accreditation after 61 years of operation, marking a major milestone for the institution. The university successfully met 16 out of 17 required standards, a move that will allow credits earned at UG to be easily recognized by […]

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Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) Expands with New Branch

January 20, 2025 The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) is set to expand its services with the opening of a new branch on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. This announcement was made by Robert Williams, the Business Development and Marketing Manager, during an exclusive interview with NCN Business. Williams shared that IPED had a successful year, […]

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GCF and Pegasus Hotel Team Up to Launch New Chess Club

January 20, 2025 The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) has officially launched the Pegasus Chess Club in collaboration with Pegasus Hotel. The event took place at the hotel’s Kingston Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre on Sunday. The newly established club aims to offer a welcoming environment for both casual and competitive players to learn and share […]

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Spin Puts Windies in Trouble – Down 1-0 in Test Match Series

January 20, 2025 The West Indies cricket team finds themselves in a tough spot after suffering a 127-run defeat to Pakistan in the opening Test of their two-match series in Multan. The match, which lasted just three days, was dominated by Pakistan’s spinners, who claimed 34 of the 40 available wickets in the game. Pakistan, […]

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Mainstay Goldstar FC Promoted to GFF Elite League

January 20, 2025 Mainstay Goldstar FC earned their promotion to the GFF Elite League after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mahaica Determinators FC in the Qualification Play-Off Finals at the National Training Centre, Providence. The match, held over the weekend, saw Rayeon John score the only goal of the game in the 7th minute, […]

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