By Josiah Williams In a bid to bolster food production and support local farmers, the Government has announced a comprehensive set of agricultural interventions for Wakenaam, Region 3. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha revealed the plans during a recent community outreach event, where he engaged with farmers to address their concerns and outline strategies for agricultural […]
By Eric Collymore In a thrilling conclusion to their tour down under, the West Indies cricket team secured a 37-run victory over Australia in the final match of the T20 series. Led by Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, and Roston Chase, the men in maroon showcased their prowess to salvage a win, despite losing the series […]
By Delicia Janneire Corporate giant Unicomer has joined forces with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) in a concerted effort to address road safety concerns in the country. In a recent collaboration, Unicomer donated 20 full-face ‘True Rider’ helmets and one AKT motorbike to the Traffic Department of the […]
By Delicia Janneire Guyanese consumers are presented with various bargains at markets across the country, as highlighted by a comparative pricing analysis conducted by NCN Producer, Linden Davidson. Visiting several markets, including Bourda, Mon Repos, Parika, and Rosignol, Davidson explored the prices of different food items to provide insights into market trends. Scarcity emerged as […]
By Delicia Janneire Education Minister Priya Manickchand has disclosed plans for the rehabilitation of several dormitories in the hinterland regions this year, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing adequate and standard accommodations for students. Speaking on the EduFM radio program, Minister Manickchand revealed that some of the dormitories slated for rehabilitation are carry-over projects from […]
By Travis Seymour Sixteen street football teams are set to clash at the National Park tarmac in Georgetown on February 18, embarking on an evening of thrilling football action condensed into a single night of competition. Traditionally spanning over six nights, this year’s championship will feature all matches packed into one exhilarating event. Defending champions, […]
By Saskia Warrick Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, recently engaged residents on the West Coast of Demerara, discussing infrastructural development and the benefits of the GY$1.146 trillion budget. Minister Edghill emphasized the government’s commitment to aggressive infrastructural development aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing citizens’ livelihoods. He highlighted the allocation of GY$70 billion for […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana is gearing up to commence large-scale production of onions following promising results from trial cultivations, announced Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. With a growing focus on food security, onion trials are currently underway at the National Agricultural and Research Institute (NARI). Currently, Guyana imports onions from various countries including the United States […]
By Royan Abrams President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the working conditions of public servants, particularly teachers, urging patience amid ongoing strikes and emphasizing the need to avoid politicizing the issue. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Technical Training College Facility Simulator in Port Mourant, President Ali assured all categories […]
By Royan Abrams President Dr. Irfaan Ali has inaugurated a US$13 million Facility Simulator in Port Mourant, Berbice, aimed at providing world-class certification to Guyanese individuals trained there. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step in enhancing the country’s technical and competency-based skills training, particularly in the rapidly growing oil and gas industry. During the […]