By Saskia Warrick The British High Commission, in collaboration with the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA), recently organized a three-day Human Rights Workshop aimed at enhancing capacity-building efforts. This initiative sought to empower civil society organizations, such as the GHRA, in advancing human rights work within Guyana. The workshop facilitated vibrant discussions on various aspects […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan The government is taking steps to enhance the national grid’s power capacity to meet the growing demands across the country. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, announced this initiative during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. To address immediate energy needs, the […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Detractors’ attempts to sow division within the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) during its 32nd Congress were futile, according to General Secretary of the party, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. He emphasized that the party remains unified and will not tolerate any efforts to tarnish its image or reputation. During the congress, Dr. Jagdeo addressed […]
By Royan Abrams Nominations for the upcoming Village Council election in Orealla and Siparuta concluded successfully, with four candidates, including the current Toshao for Orealla/Siparuta, vying for leadership positions. Additionally, thirty other residents from the two communities have been nominated to serve as councilors during the election scheduled for May 15. Regional Executive Officer for […]
By Radha Motielall President Dr. Irfaan Ali embarked on a listening mission to Batavia, Region Seven, where he engaged with residents to understand their new challenges and assess the progress made since his last visit. The meeting, which included representatives from communities such as Itabali and Kartabo, focused on addressing local concerns and advancing development […]
By Nakasia Logan Despite the planned strike by the Guyana Teacher’s Union, teachers in Georgetown turned out to their respective schools today, demonstrating resilience and commitment to their students. NCN’s News Team visited several schools and observed high attendance and dedicated teaching efforts. At the Bishops High School, Headmistress Shandrina Welcome-Lee reported a significant turnout […]
By Josiah Williams The construction of the government office complex, with a budget of 15.8 billion dollars, is progressing smoothly, according to an update provided during today’s sitting of the National Assembly. Minister Juan Edghill, the Minister of Public Works, provided an update on the project in response to questions from the political opposition regarding […]
The recent decision by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) to resume strike action has evoked a mixed reaction in Linden, a mining town in Guyana. Our team visited several schools in the area to capture the situation on the ground. At the Linden Foundation Secondary School, our cameras observed that while some schools were locked, […]
By Eric Collymore The eagerly anticipated fifth edition of the ExxonMobil U-14 football tournament is all set to commence on May 18 at the Ministry of Education ground. This annual tournament, aimed at fostering the development of both boys’ and girls’ football, is expected to attract participation from over 40 schools, with the finals scheduled […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou BOSAI Minerals Group (Guyana) has announced a temporary road closure on Sunday to facilitate a crucial aspect of the MAZ project, which aims to facilitate the mass production of metallurgical bauxite in Linden. The road closure is necessary for the connection of a new conveyor system that will stretch over the Washer […]