By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali has affirmed the commitment to upgrade the human and equipment capacity of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to safeguard the nation’s interests both onshore and offshore. President Ali underscored the importance of enhancing the GDF’s capabilities amidst recent tensions concerning Guyana’s territorial integrity. He emphasized the need for […]
By Jacquey Bourne Linden Mayor Sharma Solomon has advocated for an amnesty period benefiting market vendors during Wednesday’s statutory meeting of the Town Council. Mayor Solomon emphasized that a significant portion of the council’s revenue is derived from the municipal markets. He proposed offering concessions to vendors during the proposed amnesty period, slated for March […]
By Samuel Gillis As part of the global observance of Interfaith Harmony Week, NCN’s Samuel Gillis engaged with representatives from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) to delve into discussions surrounding religious harmony in Guyana. World Interfaith Harmony Week, commemorated annually in the first week of February, stems from a United Nations General Assembly Resolution aimed […]
By Samuel Gillis Mechanical engineering students at the Government Technical Institute (GTI) recently completed a specialized training program in the use of Cold Works technology, aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge in maintenance, repair, and prefabrication techniques. Conducted over a span of three days, the training was organized by Global Asset Integrity Services Guyana […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Celebrating its 17th year in the Guyanese market, Digicel announced plans to make 17 lucky customers millionaires as part of its anniversary promotion. During the launch of its anniversary promotion, Digicel’s Communications Manager, Gabriella Chapman, unveiled several exciting initiatives for customers. The main highlight of the promotion is the opportunity for 17 […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon With the Chinese New Year approaching, the Confucius Institute at the University of Guyana organized an event to usher in the Year of the Dragon, aiming to raise awareness about this celebration among the Guyanese population. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, holds immense cultural […]
By Eric Collymore West Indies Limited overs head coach Daren Sammy is optimistic about his team’s chances as they prepare to face host Australia in the first of three T20 Internationals on Friday. Coming off lackluster performances in their three-match ODI series against Australia, the West Indies team is now focusing on the T20 series, […]
By Delicia Janniere Maternal mortality in the Moruca Sub-District of Region One has reached an unprecedented low, according to Dr. Steven Cheefoon, the Regional Health Officer. Speaking at the commissioning of the Moruca Maternal and Child Health District Office, Dr. Cheefoon attributed this achievement to improved healthcare interventions in the region. Expectant mothers in the […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reiterated the importance of vaccination against COVID-19, emphasizing that it remains an essential tool in combating the pandemic. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO Technical Lead on COVID-19, highlighted that while the impact of COVID-19 has decreased significantly, the global situation is still being closely monitored. During a recent […]
Fawwaz Baksh, the tournament director for the upcoming T20 World Cup, has revealed that the ticketing ballot initiated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) aims to prioritize access for ordinary Caribbean supporters to secure tickets for the June event, which will feature games held in the Caribbean and the USA. This announcement came during Baksh’s […]