By Samuel Gillis Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, defended the exclusion of two opposition politicians from the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, stating that it was legally justified. Addressing the NTC conference on Thursday, Nandlall emphasized that the NTC has the legal authority to determine who may attend their closed-door meetings. […]
By Samuel Gillis President’s College has achieved a remarkable milestone, celebrating its largest batch of English A passes in the CXC CSEC exams. This year’s results reflect a significant accomplishment for the institution, with the English A exam being taken by students in grades 10 and 11. The English Department, led by Head of Department […]
By Nakasia Logan The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has marked a historic milestone with its largest-ever graduation ceremony held at the Leonora Training Centre. The ceremony saw the induction of 97 new firefighters, including the highest number of female trainees in the service’s history. The recruits completed three months of intensive training, which began on […]
By Kimberly Giddings At the recent National Toshaos’ Conference (NTC), Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, detailed the substantial investments made by the government in Amerindian villages since taking office in 2020. With approximately $13.1 billion allocated across various programs, the government’s commitment to improving the lives of Amerindians was a key […]
By Kimberly Giddings The Georgetown Transmission Replacement Project is in full swing, aiming to enhance water quality and flow across the city. At a cost of over one billion dollars, the initiative involves replacing outdated cast iron pipes with modern high-density polyethylene and PVC pipes. Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Shaik Baksh, […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is reminding vehicle owners to ensure that their registration numbers are clear and legible, as non-standard license plates may hinder road safety efforts. Acting Traffic Chief, Superintendent Shellon Daniels, addressed the issue during a recent episode of Road Safety and You. Daniels emphasized that the use of […]
Fabiana McKlmon Starting this month, pensioners across Guyana will benefit from an electricity subsidy applied directly to their GPL accounts. Deputy Director of Social Services, Hamwanttie Bisesar, explained on NCN’s Guyana Today how the initiative is structured to assist senior citizens in managing their electricity bills. Bisesar shared that an annual credit of $30,000 will […]
By Delicia Janneire Toshaos and senior council members from Region One and its sub-districts have been assured by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill that significant infrastructure works, including the completion of roads, bridges, and airstrips, are on the horizon. While addressing the National Toshaos’ Council Conference, Minister Edghill emphasized that all internal roads in key […]
By Delicia Janneire Amerindian communities are being urged to form cluster groups to bid for contracts within their regions, a move supported by the Government of Guyana. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill emphasized the government’s commitment to this initiative, provided that the work produced meets the required quality standards. The idea was initially proposed by […]
By Celestine Chacon The Government of Guyana is making significant strides in enhancing agricultural production in hinterland regions, with further investments planned to improve livelihoods in these areas. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha outlined these developments during his address to Indigenous leaders at the National Toshaos’ Council Conference. Minister Mustapha emphasized the ongoing projects aimed at […]