The Dependents’ Pension Fund marked its 100th anniversary over the weekend, commemorating a century since its establishment. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh acknowledged and paid tribute to the visionary individuals who conceived the idea and transformed it into a reality a century ago. Since its inception in 1923, the Dependents’ Pension Fund has provided essential […]
The top-performing students in the National Grade Six Assessments (NGSA) from Region Six credit their success to their hard work and dedication. Aaron Anamayah, Analisa Siriram, and Jade Archibald, students from Cropper Primary and Saint Therese Primary School, achieved the highest scores in the region, all scoring 502.9 marks in the exams. Nathaniel Jainarain from […]
The first phase of the road, spanning approximately 10 km, is projected to be completed by September of this year. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, who recently held a meeting with Constructora Queiroz S.A., the Brazilian contractor responsible for constructing the Linden to Mabura Hill road. NCN understands that […]
In an impressive display of literary achievement, the Grade 3 A students at Regma Primary School have taken their literacy skills to new heights by publishing their own books. This groundbreaking initiative has earned praise from the Education Department of Region 10 for being the first of its kind in the area. The idea to […]
The National Aquatic Centre, Lilliendaal, over the weekend, witnessed the official launch of the summer edition of the ‘Teach Dem Young’ Swimming program, with more than 2,000 youths set to participate. Accompanied by their parents, hundreds of young swimmers embarked on the month-long swimming program, which is now in its third year and is a […]
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is actively working on the development and improvement of several green spaces, including the National Park in Georgetown and Joe Vieira Park on the West Bank of Demerara. Jason Fraser, the Commissioner of the Protected Areas Commission, has stated that significant plans are in place to enhance the National Park […]
Over 50 hernia surgeries were performed successfully at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) within a three-day period over the Caricom Holiday weekend. The surgeries were conducted by a team of three U.S surgeons and supported by 18 local doctors. The procedures took place from July 1st to July 3rd and involved the utilization of […]
Contracts totalling eighty million dollars were signed on Monday for the construction of two training facilities in Region Six. The selected locations for these facilities are New Amsterdam and Corriverton. NK Enterprise Inc. has been awarded the contract for the construction of the training facility in New Amsterdam, with an estimated cost of 44 million […]
Infinity Tech emerged as the winner of the Office of the Prime Minister’s Innovation Challenge, surpassing 12 other teams to secure the top spot. As the winners, Infinity Tech will have the opportunity to develop their concept into a scheduling application. The team highlighted that their application aims to promote collaboration among stakeholders and has […]
OneShot International, a US-based company, will be participating in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Investment Conference for the second time this year. The company is encouraging other SMEs to join the conference, highlighting the potential for networking and collaboration across various industries. Renato Archer, the CEO of OneShot International, stated that their team aims […]