President Dr. Irfaan Ali visited the Ministry of Finance on Saturday to express his appreciation for the hard work put into the preparations for the 2024 National Budget. The President acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the ministry’s staff, emphasizing the spirit of national patriotism and commitment to the government’s developmental agenda. During the visit, President […]
Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Junior expressed disappointment with the quality of matches allocated to Guyana for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in the Caribbean and USA in June. Guyana is set to host matches featuring West Indies against Papua New Guinea on June 2 and Uganda on June 8, […]
The national track and field center at Edinburg is set for further improvements as plans are underway to build a warm-up track, according to Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport Charles Ramson Junior. The facility, commissioned in 2015, has been a vital hub for local and international track and field events. The upcoming warm-up track […]
The first mock exam for the 2024 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) has been successfully completed, according to Education Minister Priya Manickchand. The pupils participated in English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies papers during the mock exam. Education Minister Manickchand revealed that a second mock exam is scheduled for March, providing additional preparation for the […]
Renowned local fashion icon Sonia Noel has announced the exciting revival of Guyana Fashion Week after a five-year hiatus. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Sonia Noel emphasized the importance of supporting the creative sector and creating opportunities for young talents in the field of fashion. Sonia Noel, a prominent designer and fashion icon, […]
In a significant effort to support local entrepreneurs, 152 small business owners from Region Six received business grants on Friday through the Small Business Bureau of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce. The distribution ceremony took place at the Belvedere Business Centre, aiming to provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs with small establishments or startup […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali conducted a meeting with residents of the Coverden community at ‘Cherry Farm’ on Friday afternoon, focusing on addressing community issues and identifying opportunities for development. The president emphasized the importance of adopting an integrated approach to farming within the community. Coverden, with approximately 58 farmers, was challenged by President Ali […]
As the Guyanese government prepares to unveil Budget 2024, the private sector is expressing optimism and anticipation for provisions favoring small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as well as potential tax relief. President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Ramsay Ali, discussed these expectations during an episode of “Outlook: Budget 2024.” Ali highlighted the […]
Horse racing, often hailed as the ‘Sport of Kings,’ is on the verge of a regulatory breakthrough in Guyana as legislation is set to be introduced before the staging of the next Guyana Cup on August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, revealed that a […]
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) provided updates on its ambitious 16-million-US dollar dairy farm development project in Moblissa, Region 10. The media briefing highlighted that significant progress has been made, with 100 acres of the targeted 500-acre land already cleared for the project. The primary objective of the dairy farm is to rear approximately 900 cows, […]