…Coach Fernandes Believes in Team’s Potential The Guyana Hockey Board has finalized its squad for the 2024 Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge Series, set to take place in Hamilton, Bermuda later this month. Head coach Phillip Fernandes expressed optimism about the team’s chances, despite the tough competition they will face. The Challenge serves as […]
The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce has officially launched the 18th annual Berbice Exposition and Trade Fair, set to take place from October 18 to 21, 2024, at the Rose Hall Estate Community Center Ground in Canje. This year’s event will feature over 150 booths, with half of them already reserved by exhibitors. Entry tickets […]
Last evening, the first anniversary of the Kingston Seawall Esplanade was celebrated with a live concert featuring performances by local artists. The Esplanade, which was commissioned on September 15, 2023, is part of First Lady Arya Ali’s beautification project aimed at providing a clean, comfortable, and relaxing space for families and friends. Speaking at the […]
The Ministry of Health has officially opened a $38 million health center at Chesney on the Corentyne, bringing enhanced healthcare access to residents of the Chesney Housing Scheme and nearby communities. This marks a significant milestone in expanding medical services to the area. The newly commissioned health center is fully equipped with essential facilities such […]
Stella Maris Primary, the reigning Georgetown champs, is set to represent Demerara in this weekend’s prestigious Champions of Champions competition at the Georgetown Cricket Club. After an unbeaten run in the Georgetown-led Future Warriors Tapeball Schoolboys championship, the team is brimming with confidence heading into the upcoming matches. During a recent training session at Gandhi […]
Two new agro-processing facilities have been inaugurated in Region One, aimed at increasing the value-added production of crops like plantains and ground provisions. These state-of-the-art facilities, located in Kumaka and White Water, are fully equipped with modern machinery that will enhance productivity, reduce processing times, and elevate the value of the region’s agricultural output. Agriculture […]
Massy Gas Products Guyana Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of Guyana’s first Air Separation Plant, a groundbreaking step in the local production of oxygen and nitrogen. This state-of-the-art facility, located in Eccles, East Bank Demerara, will enhance the supply of these essential gases, serving industries like healthcare and manufacturing, while bolstering […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT), under the Ministry of Labour, is set to broaden its programme offerings as part of a comprehensive upgrade. In an interview with NCN’s Nakasia Logan, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton revealed that BIT aims to launch new programmes with a focus on creativity and innovation, enhancing the skill sets needed […]
In the ongoing defamation case initiated by former APNU+AFC minister Cathy Hughes against PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Hughes has admitted that her claim regarding Jagdeo offering Venezuela a “channel” to resolve the border dispute was fabricated. She acknowledged that this claim was not based on any action taken by Jagdeo during his time […]
Mining remains a critical contributor to Guyana’s economic development, providing essential raw materials that support various aspects of modern life. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Newell Dennison, Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), emphasized the significance of the mining sector and the ongoing efforts to enhance it. Dennison highlighted that […]