The New Year promises positive developments for Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs), as revealed by the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, as she provided an update on the ministry’s initiatives for PWDs in 2024. Improving accessibility to public assistance takes center stage on the ministry’s agenda for the coming year. […]
The Ministry of Human Service and Social Security is lauding a substantial advancement in its ongoing fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Human Trafficking. According to the ministry’s latest report, details on the progress made in 2023 have been disclosed. The domestic violence hotline, 914, received an overwhelming response with over 14,000 reports of GBV […]
First Lady Arya Ali visited the Georgetown Public Hospital on Christmas Day to spread holiday joy to six mothers who welcomed newborns on this special occasion. The maternity ward at the hospital witnessed the delivery of two boys and four girls on Christmas morning, with the first baby, a girl, born just 20 minutes after […]
On Christmas morning, President Irfaan Ali, along with Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Minister Kwame McCoy, hosted a special breakfast at the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street for more than 200 children from Tiger Bay, Kingston, and Alberttown. The event aimed to spread Christmas joy by providing a delightful breakfast experience and distributing toys […]
As the festive season brings warmth and joy to Guyana, people from all walks of life have come together to extend heartfelt Christmas greetings. In a report by Delicia Janneire, NCN News captures the spirit of Christmas through greetings from various community corners to the bustling streets of the city. The season, marked by gifts, […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced a generous commitment of $1.5 million to the Dharm Shala – Home of the Benevolence, located in Albousystown. The announcement was made during the president’s annual Christmas Day lunch for the residents of Dharm Shala. Commending the dedication of the management and staff of Dharm Shala for their continuous care […]
The 2023 golf season concluded with the inaugural Panko Pairs tournament at the Lusignan golf course, where Romel Bhagwandin and Robin Tiwari emerged as the winners. The tournament, held on Sunday, featured a competitive field of golfers. Starting their round at nine hours, Bhagwandin and Tiwari quickly established a solid lead within the first few […]
The holiday season, typically associated with joy and happiness, can be a challenging time for some individuals who experience feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, or depression. Referred to as the ‘holiday blues’ or ‘holiday depression,’ these emotions often intensify during the months of November and December. Clinical Psychologist Kadija McClure, attached to the Mental Health […]
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is gearing up for a robust year of sugar production in 2024, with plans to increase cultivation and output. The recently reopened Rose Hall estate, now considered the most efficient among the four estates, is contributing to the corporation’s production goals. Currently, 750 hectares of land have been prepared for […]
In the aftermath of the holiday season, the Solid Waste Department in the city is taking proactive measures to ensure that post-holiday garbage is promptly cleared, guaranteeing a clean environment for the new working day. Solid Waste Director Walter Narine addressed the press, emphasizing the department’s commitment to providing a clean environment for everyone returning […]