By Eric Collymore In a disappointing series for the West Indies cricket team, they suffered a whitewash against Australia, losing all three ODIs, with the last match resulting in a defeat by eight wickets. Batting first, the West Indies endured a dismal performance, being bowled out for just 86 runs in 24.4 overs. This marked […]
By Tyriq Walters At just fourteen years old, Shamar Apple is making waves as a wicket-keeper batter in the cricket scene. Eager to secure a spot in the Guyana U15 team for the regional tournament, Apple is determined to catch the eyes of the selection panel and make his mark on the cricketing stage. In […]
By Travis Seymour In a historic move, Guyana is set to participate in the 2024 World Indoor Masters World Cup in Nottingham, England, with its first-ever under-45 side. Led by Phillip Fernandes, the head of the Guyana Hockey Board, preparations are well underway for this milestone event. The competition, organized by the World Masters Hockey […]
By Saskia Warrick Rice and cash crop farmers in Guyana have started receiving the much-needed fertilizer promised by the government. Approximately 850 million dollars was allocated to provide this assistance, aimed at offsetting the escalating costs of inputs and preventing the burden from being passed on to consumers. The distribution of fertilizer commenced last Friday […]
By Royan Abrams In a tragic turn of events, a 32-year-old cane harvester from Ulverston on the Corentyne, Devon Stanley, appeared before the Mibicuri Magistrate’s Court, facing charges of two counts of murder. Devon Stanley was brought before Magistrate Peter Hugh to answer for the alleged murder of 40-year-old Kwesi LaRose and 52-year-old Floyd Moore, […]
By Royan Abrams The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has embarked on an ambitious project to convert 5,555 hectares of land to accommodate mechanical harvesting, marking a significant step forward for the sugar industry. Under the strategic plan of GuySuCo, the corporation aims to develop these lands in the fastest possible time, with the potential to […]
By Reycia Nedd The Ministry of Labour has initiated a formal investigation into the tragic accident resulting in the death of sixty-six-year-old Lennox McPherson, an employee of Guyana Shield Resources Inc. in Linden. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department of the Ministry of Labour received the report of the accident on Sunday, February 4. […]
By Kristin Josiah In this edition of NCN Health, brought to you by the Guyana Trinidad Mutual Insurance Company Limited and Essential Care Pharmacy, we delve into the importance of managing stress for overall well-being. Stress, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a state of worry or mental tension induced by challenging circumstances. […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a compelling message to the local private sector at the Private Sector Commission’s Annual Corporate Dinner, urging significant investment in Guyana’s tourism and agriculture sectors. Held at the Marriott Hotel on Monday, the event served as a platform for President Ali to underscore the immense potential of […]
Residents of Region Ten can anticipate significant advancements in education, health, and sports sectors as outlined in Budget 2024. This pledge was reaffirmed by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, during a gathering with residents of Amelia’s Ward on Sunday night. In the realm of education, Minister Edghill highlighted the increase in the “Because We […]