In a swift response to the concerns raised by citizens in the South Ruimveldt Park area about severely damaged roads, the Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, has initiated remedial works on Aubrey Barker Road. Less than 24 hours after citizens reported the damages, the Ministry of Public Works and […]
Member of Parliament Seepaul Narine asserts that Budget 2024 is a significant victory for the working class, introducing measures that safeguard and advance the lives of workers and their families. Narine’s comments come in response to Opposition MP Maureen Philadelphia, who criticized the government’s fiscal package, claiming it fails to meet the basic needs of […]
Ahead of the Windies’ second Test against Australia in Brisbane, senior West Indies player Kemar Roach emphasizes the importance of bowlers executing their plans on the challenging pitch. While acknowledging the team’s solid performance in the first Test, Roach believes it is crucial for the bowlers to stick to their strategies to compete effectively in […]
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has been crowned the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023, adding to her accolades as a member of the T20 Team of the Year. Matthews is only the second West Indies player to receive this honor, following former skipper Stafanie Taylor in 2015. Matthews, who holds the […]
Shaquawn Alleyne, known as ‘Izwe,’ has been remanded for the murder of Shonnette Dover in 2021. Alleyne appeared before Magistrate Wanda Fortune via Zoom, facing charges related to the alleged killing that occurred between April 3 and April 30, 2021, at Canvas City, Wismar, Linden. The 24-year-old, unrepresented in court, did not enter a plea […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the critical need for collective action to ensure food security in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. This call was made during the second ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), where Ministers of Agriculture and high-level officials engaged in discussions related to […]
Guyanese farmers are poised to receive specialized technical assistance through the launch of the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project. This $5.3 million initiative is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is set to contribute to the enhancement of agricultural practices in the region. The CAPA project, a significant […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has outlined key policy priorities for Guyana’s oil and gas sector in 2024, emphasizing a commitment to robust monitoring and contract compliance. Speaking at a recent press conference at the Office of the President, Dr. Jagdeo highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate the expanding oil and gas industry. Since […]
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has reiterated the government’s dedication to addressing the housing needs of lower-income citizens. Croal disclosed that an impressive 45% of the house lots issued by the Ministry were allocated to individuals falling within the moderate to low-income bracket. Discussing the allocation process, Minister Croal explained that the ministry categorizes applicants […]
James Singh, the Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from the central government, stating that it significantly enhances CANU’s operational capabilities. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Singh welcomed the government’s plans to construct a new and more spacious headquarters for the agency. Singh highlighted that President […]