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 At a cost of over one billion dollars, the initiative involves replacing outdated cast iron pipes with modern high-density polyethylene and PVC pipes.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 […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to advance the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA). The agreement marks a significant step forward in the collaborative effort to enhance agricultural productivity and market efficiencies across the […]
During a press conference today, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the PPP and Vice President of Guyana, criticized members of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) who have questioned the adequacy of the recently signed benefits package for teachers. Jagdeo alleged that criticisms from some GTU members, including General Secretary Coretta McDonald, were politically motivated. […]
The 2024 Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships officially began on Wednesday, with an opening ceremony that marked the start of team events at both the Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Centre. The ceremony, which followed the completion of individual events, featured an energetic display from the participating teams. The event was notable for […]
During the National Toshaos Council Conference, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn called for increased Amerindian involvement in Guyana’s disciplined services. Minister Benn emphasized the need for the discipline services to better reflect the country’s diversity. He urged Amerindian communities to provide between 300 and 500 recruits annually to enhance representation within these services. He […]