By Saskia WarrickDecember 19, 2024 Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has called for strict accountability from the Ministry of Public Works and Guyana Power and Light (GPL) following the collapse of several utility poles along Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, which left around 2,000 households […]
By Samuel SukhnandanDecember 19, 2024 The registration process for the $100,000 one-off cash grant is well underway, with over 221,000 individuals already registered and set to benefit soon, according to Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice-President of Guyana. In an update shared during his weekly press conference, […]
December 19, 2024 A substantive Commissioner of Police and five Deputy Commissioners were sworn in to lead the Guyana Police Force today, marking a significant step in the continued development of the country’s law enforcement. Clifton Hicken was officially sworn in as the Commissioner of Police, taking the lead role in overseeing the operations of […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 19, 2024 The Security Interests in Movable Property Bill has been passed in Guyana, aiming to simplify access to financing for small businesses and individuals by allowing movable assets to be used as collateral for loans. The bill, introduced by the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, provides a modern […]
By Eric CollymoreDecember 19, 2024 Annai Secondary School has secured the final semifinal spot in this year’s KFC Goodwill International Schools Football Tournament, joining Chase Academy, defending champions Clarendon College, and St. Benedict’s College in the next round of competition. On Wednesday, the region nine school sealed their place with an emphatic 8-1 victory over […]
By Eric CollymoreDecember 19, 2024 Horse racing in Guyana is one step closer to being officially regulated with the introduction of the Horse Racing Authority Bill in Parliament. The Bill was read at the 90th sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the sport. The absence of regulation in the […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 19, 2024 Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has reflected on the productive year in Parliament, highlighting the significant achievements of 2024. In an interview with NCN News, she described this year’s parliamentary sittings as progressive, underscoring the tabling and passage of several key pieces of legislation. Minister Teixeira emphasized […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 19, 2024 The Guyana Mining School has seen a rise in interest from skilled individuals looking to enhance their craftsmanship through its jewelry making courses. Today, 25 students graduated from the introductory and intermediate jewelry making training program, which has been running since 2022. Deborah Phillipe, one of the program’s lead instructors, […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 19, 2024 Dr. Vindhya Persaud, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, recently completed a two-day outreach program in several Amerindian villages in Region Nine, where hundreds of residents accessed essential government services. During her visit to Aishalton, Sawariwau, Katoonarib, Kumu, and Moco-Moco, residents were able to receive assistance with various […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 19, 2024 A family of six from Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, has been gifted a new home, just in time for the Christmas season, thanks to the Office of the First Lady. Lisa Reddy, a single mother of four boys, along with her 63-year-old mother, are now the proud owners of a […]