The second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) commenced today at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the cash flow for local oil and gas service providers through the establishment of a Local Content Facilitation Fund in collaboration with the African Export Import […]
The Guyana Harpy Eagles delivered a commanding performance in their Regional Super50 matchup against Barbados Pride, securing a convincing 56-run victory at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial ground. Facing a challenging situation early in the match, Guyana found themselves at five wickets down for 68 runs after 22 overs. However, a resilient 54-run partnership between […]
The Guyana Police Force is in the process of formulating a comprehensive holiday security and traffic plan to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens during the upcoming festive season. Commander of Regional Division 4C, Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram, provided an update on the initiative, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding the public. Commander Pareshram underscored […]
WITH Venezuela showing no signs of walking back from its planned December 3 referendum on matters relating to the Essequibo border controversy, Guyana has applied to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, seeking to block the planned vote. Today, the ICJ responded in a statement indicating November 14 as the day that […]
GUYANA has approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking several provisions which could, in effect, cause Venezuela to change course on aspects of its planned December 3 2023 referendum on the Essequibo border controversy. Venezuela, through its legislators, agreed to proceed with a referendum that would seek to ratify the Venezuelan government’s push to […]
“The APA’s appeal was tabled in July 2023, and followed its first failed attempt at stopping Guyana’s ART Trees crediting, which effectively meant stopping carbon credits revenues flowing to Amerindian Villages. In May 2023, the Independent Reviewer who examined the APA’s complaint, concluded that the process set forth in the ART Standards was followed by Guyana, and that concerns expressed by the APA were not supported facts and, in several cases, inaccurate, and, further, that specific issues pointed to in the APA’s submission did not reflect an understanding of the role of the ART Standard. “
A significant milestone is on the horizon for Guyana’s agricultural landscape as the Guyana Livestock Development Authority finalizes protocols for the rollout of the Black Belly Sheep program. Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, shared the latest update on this initiative and explained that anticipation is building, with 300 additional sheep recently arriving in Guyana. The […]
CARICOM, the Caribbean Community, has strongly supported Guyana in its border dispute with Venezuela. The regional body declared Venezuela’s proposed referendum on the disputed territory’s annexation as legally invalid and emphasized its potential to disrupt peace and security in the region. CARICOM expressed concern about the five questions posed in the referendum, particularly two that, […]
A devastating fire incident in Buckville, Linden claimed the life of one-year-old Aziza Adams on Tuesday evening. The heart-wrenching event unfolded around 19:00 hours and was reportedly triggered by a kerosene stove mishap. The distraught young mother, Anikha Harris, who was preparing a meal at the time, shared the heart-rending details with NCN News. She […]
Chairman of the Board of GWI, Ramesh Dookhoo, announced substantial investments in response to the expanding housing sector and population shift towards urban areas. Speaking at the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Conference, Dookhoo detailed an ambitious 200 million US dollar coastal water treatment program. The aim is to elevate clean water accessibility for a significant […]