By Delicia Janneire Local businesses from Guyana showcased their products and secured promising deals at the recent Barbados AgroFest, signaling potential expansion opportunities in regional markets. John Edghill, Senior Director for Investment at the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), reported that Guyanese companies received significant support at the event, with over 90% of their products […]
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has made a significant commitment to the political future of the country by agreeing to hold general elections by mid-2025. This announcement came following discussions during the 46th Meeting of Caricom Heads, as revealed by Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis. Prime Minister Davis highlighted the extensive deliberations on […]
Did you know that an individual’s lifestyle can significantly contribute to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers? Chronic diseases, characterized by their progressive nature and non-infectious origin, pose a significant health challenge worldwide. Conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and asthma cannot be prevented or cured solely by […]
By Tyriq Walters Damuka Junior, a talented twenty-three-year-old all-rounder, stole the spotlight in the second division East Coast 40-over competition over the weekend with a remarkable innings of 128 runs from just 74 balls. Reflecting on his stellar performance, Junior shared his thoughts with NCN reporter Tyriq Walters. Junior’s century, which included nine fours and […]
By Travis Seymour The Guyana Harpy Eagles, reigning regional four-day champions, have faced a challenging start to their title defense, currently sitting sixth on the West Indies four-day championship table after three rounds of play. The Harpy Eagles began their campaign with a draw against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in game one, a […]
By Travis Seymour The recent Challenge Series and Skills Competition organized by Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has proven to be a valuable test for teams gearing up for the upcoming regional schools’ basketball championship. Chris Bowman, Director of YBG, expressed satisfaction with the event’s success in preparing participating teams. The tournament, held at the National […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Commander of the Regional Police Division 10, Superintendent Guy Nurse, has outlined the division’s commitment to implementing various strategies aimed at significantly reducing crime and accidents in 2024. Ending 2023 on a positive note, the regional division reported a 13% reduction in crime and an 18% decrease in traffic accidents. Superintendent Nurse […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou In a bid to diversify agricultural practices and boost economic growth, hemp farming is set to commence in Region 10, marking a significant step forward in Guyana’s agricultural landscape. Co-founder of the Guyana Hemp Industries, Michael Kirton, anticipates that hemp cultivation in Region 10 will become the next major cash crop, with […]
By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Health is gearing up to bolster its vaccination efforts against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer and other related complications in both females and males. In collaboration with PAHO/WHO, the Ministry of Health is hosting a two-day HPV Scientific Conference aimed at presenting evidence and […]
By Royan Abrams Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, led a community outreach effort in several Corentyne Coast communities, including No. 77, Masjid Square Corriverton, and Jonnie Square in Line Path. The objective of the meeting was to inform residents about the benefits of the 2024 budgetary allocations and to address their […]