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Preparations Underway for Old Year’s Night Celebrations in Georgetown

By Nakasia Logan, NCN News – December 31, 2024 Preparations for this year’s grand Old Year’s Night celebration, hosted by President Mohammed Irfaan Ali, are well underway as Georgetown’s Main Street is being transformed into the epicenter of an unforgettable New Year’s Eve event. Workers are putting the final touches on the grand stage in […]

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Maternal and Neonatal Deaths Decline at GPHC in 2024

December 31, 2024 The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has reported a significant reduction in both maternal and neonatal deaths for the year 2024, compared to previous years. CEO of GPHC, Robbie Rambarran, revealed that maternal deaths have decreased from 10 in 2023 to eight in 2024. In addition, neonatal deaths dropped substantially from 83 […]

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NSC Supports Malachi Austin Ahead of Freshman Year at LSU

December 31, 2024 Guyana’s leading quarter-miler, Malachi Austin, has received crucial support from the National Sports Commission (NSC) as he prepares for his freshman year at Louisiana State University (LSU). Austin recently earned a full athletic scholarship to LSU, one of the premier collegiate track and field programs in the United States. The NSC responded […]

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Kashif and Shanghai One Guyana National Futsal Championship Semifinals Set for New Year’s Day

December 31, 2024 The Kashif and Shanghai One Guyana National Futsal Championship will continue on New Year’s Day as the final four teams battle for a spot in the championship final, where a two-million-dollar cash prize awaits the winner. The semifinal matches will be held on Wednesday, January 3, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. […]

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Local Development News

Phase One of Ogle to Eccles Road Project 92% Complete

By Delicia Janneire, NCN News – December 31, 2024 Phase One of the East Coast to East Bank Demerara Road Link project, which connects Ogle to Haags Bosch, Eccles, is now over 92% complete. This was confirmed by Ashoka Buildcon Limited, the contractor handling the project, during a site visit by the Ministry of Public […]

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Local Development National Transformation News

Demolition of Properties in Path of New Demerara River Bridge Nears Completion

By Delicia Janneire, NCN News – December 31, 2024 The demolition of all properties in the path of the New Demerara River Bridge at Peter’s Hall is almost complete, with the final properties set to be cleared soon. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, provided this update during a site visit conducted earlier today. With […]

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Human Development National Transformation News

Health Ministry to Enhance Human Resource Capacity in 2025

By Celestine Chacon, NCN News – December 31, 2024 The Ministry of Health has announced plans to significantly expand the human resource capacity within Guyana’s healthcare sector in 2025. This initiative aims to address staffing challenges brought on by migration and the growing demands of a rapidly expanding healthcare system. As part of these efforts, […]

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Eagles and Pacesetters Claim Dominant Wins in One Guyana National Basketball League

By Tyriq Walters, NCN Sport – December 30, 2024 The Stabroek Eagles and Wortmanville Pacesetters delivered dominant performances in their latest matchups at the One Guyana National Basketball League, held at the National Gymnasium. In the opening game, the Stabroek Eagles soared to a resounding 97-37 victory over the Plaisance Guardians. Zian Gray led the […]

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Human Development National Transformation News

Pensioners Begin Receiving $100,000 Grant Nationwide

By Tracey Liverpool, NCN News – December 30, 2024 The government has officially begun distributing a one-time $100,000 cash grant to National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners, a move aimed at providing financial relief to vulnerable groups, especially pensioners. This initiative was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali in October and is part of the government’s […]

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Sugar Production Declines as Agriculture Sector Grows, Minister Vows Action

By Saskia Warrick, NCN News – December 30, 2024 The agriculture sector in Guyana has experienced growth and transformation in most areas, with one notable exception: sugar production. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha revealed at his year-end press conference that sugar production has fallen short of expectations, with just over 47,000 tons produced, marking a decline […]

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