During a recent meeting with rice farmers in Mahaicony and surrounding communities, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha addressed major concerns raised by farmers, including saltwater intrusion from the Mahaicony River, freshwater availability, and the need for excavation works in the area. Responding to these concerns, Minister Mustapha immediately initiated measures to address the issues. These include […]
The Court of Appeal has delivered its ruling on the APNU+AFC’s case, Election Petition 88/2020, which was previously rejected by the High Court two years ago. This case pertained to the recount of the 2020 general and regional elections in Guyana. The Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, along with Justices of Appeal […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has declared the legal system’s conclusive pronouncement on the results of the 2020 general and regional elections in Guyana. This follows the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal on Election Petition case 88 of 2020. The Attorney General elaborated on this in an interview with […]
The government continues its commitment to the development of indigenous communities, as Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh handed over essential machinery valued at $21 million to the Moraikobai Village Council. The mini excavator and front-end loader, recently presented to Moraikobai, are part of the government’s broader $3 billion commitment to development projects in Amerindian communities […]
Close to 4,000 children from regions five and six were recipients of Christmas joy over the weekend as government ministers embarked on a mission to bring smiles to the faces of children during the festive season. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, visited various communities across Region Six, meeting with over three thousand children and distributing […]
In the latest round of action in the KFC Goodwill International Football Tournament, St. Ignatius, St. Clarendon Benedict’s College High, and VW04 Secondary Schools emerged victorious, securing their spots in the semifinals. In a match against Trinidad and Tobago’s St. Benedict’s College, local Digicel school football champions, Carmel Secondary, faced a tough challenge, ending on […]
NCN Reporter, Josiah Williams reports that the Salvation Army is spreading Christmas cheer through its Annual Christmas hamper distribution, aiming to share over 1200 hampers across Guyana. In a heartfelt appeal, the Salvation Army continues its tradition of distributing Christmas hampers, bringing joy to families during the festive season. Recipients, like Mildred Emmanuel, express gratitude […]
Over the weekend, the non-governmental organization (NGO) “Helping Hands” brought Christmas joy to children and senior citizens at the James residence in West Watooka. Chairperson of the Helping Hands NGO, Ms. Sherry Fyffe-James, explained that this Christmas activity was previously organized by the PPP/C Wismar Flat Group, focusing on shut-ins, senior citizens, and children affiliated […]
In the festive spirit, around 50 small businesses seized a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services at a pop-up shop hosted by Pop Up Nation 592 at MovieTowne. This collaborative effort with the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana aimed to provide entrepreneurs with a special platform during the holiday season. The […]
Grief, the natural response to loss, is a profound emotional experience that individuals navigate when faced with the death of someone or something they deeply loved. In this edition of NCN Health, Dr. Mark Constantine, a clinical psychologist and head of psychological services at the Mental Health Unit, sheds light on the intricacies of grief […]