Guyanese Olympic sprinter, Emmanuel Archibald, faced a disappointing outcome in the men’s 200-meter finals at the Pan American Games in Chile. Despite a promising start, Archibald was unable to secure a medal. After a commendable performance in the semi-finals, where he ran a solid 21.08 for third place in his heat, Archibald seemed poised for […]
Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is taking significant steps to address the current electricity shortage in the country. A 28.9-megawatt generator has been procured and is en route to Guyana. This development is projected to alleviate the ongoing power supply issues. The generating sets, along with six step-up transformers, were acquired from Apan Energy Service […]
Contracts are on the horizon for the entity that will take charge of marketing Guyana’s share of the oil produced on the three offshore platforms. This announcement came from the General Secretary of the PPP/C, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The Liza Unity and the Liza Destiny platforms are currently yielding approximately 380,000 barrels of oil off […]
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its steadfast endorsement of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) process to resolve the longstanding border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela. At a recent press conference, EU Ambassador to Guyana, René van Nes, urged all parties involved to refrain from any actions that could potentially escalate the situation. Ambassador […]
Seventy-Three-year-old Walter Jaundoo of Epson Village, Corentyne, tragically passed away at the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital on Thursday, nearly a week after being struck by a speeding minibus. According to his wife, Jeanette Jaundoo, Walter was returning home on his bicycle after a day of labor in the fields when the accident occurred. He reported […]
The Victoria Ground on the East Coast Demerara is set to host a Wellness Fair and 5K run, organized by the US non-profit organization, Blueprint Foundation. The event aims to provide essential medical services and information to underserved rural communities. Founder of Blueprint Foundation Inc., Roxanne Hermanstyne, shared that her personal experience with a family […]
After a five-year construction period, the Mazaruni Prison expansion project is approaching completion, with expectations that work could conclude by the end of the year. Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn provided an exclusive update to NCN News. The Mazaruni Prison Phase 2 project, initially aimed at expanding and enhancing the existing infrastructure, has encountered […]
Renowned regional super biker Stephen Vieira is set to blaze the resurfaced South Dakota circuit once again, with Torginol Paints returning as the premium sponsor for the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on Sunday. Vieira, piloting the Yamaha R6 in the Super Stock class, anticipates an electrifying performance at the event. Torginol Paints reaffirmed their […]
The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) is intensifying its call for increased efforts in educating the public to address the pervasive issue of teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is a global challenge, with well-documented causes and far-reaching consequences, affecting the health, social, and economic aspects of society. Kobe Smith, the Acting Director at GRPA, emphasized that […]
In a significant milestone for the community, a state-of-the-art health centre has been inaugurated in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, with the aim of providing enhanced access to primary healthcare services. Minister Dr. Frank Anthony lauded the opening of the new facility as a testament to the government’s steadfast commitment to bolstering the healthcare sector. The […]