November 23, 2024 The Wismar shore of Linden’s Riverfront is set to undergo a major transformation as the government rolls out a $100 million development project. Eight local contractors have been awarded contracts to execute beautification and enhancement works as part of this initiative. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill emphasized the significance of the […]
November 23, 2024 In a historic move to bolster infrastructure development in Region 10, the Government of Guyana signed road contracts worth $1.9 billion with 84 small contractors. The agreements, aimed at constructing roads in Kwakwani, Ituni, and Coomacka Mines, were formalized under the leadership of Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Minister of […]
By Kimberly GiddingsNovember 23, 2024 Guyana observed Diabetes and Tourism Awareness Month today with the “Sweet Escape” 2K|5K Trail and Road Walk|Run|Bike event at the Botanical Gardens in Georgetown. Organized by the Bread of Life Foundation in collaboration with Stride592 and other partners, the event highlighted the importance of physical activity in preventing and managing […]
By Kimberly Giddings – November 23, 2024 Guyana’s honey production has reached an impressive milestone of approximately 18,000 gallons for the year, marking a significant achievement for the apiculture industry. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, shared this development at the inaugural Honey Fest hosted by the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) in Mon Repos. […]
By Josiah Williams – November 23, 2024 Thirty-five small business owners were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Guyana’s economy at the Small Business Bureau Awards held at the Pegasus Suites. Entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, including agro-processing, sustainable tourism, fashion, business consultancy, and cultural acts, were commended for their innovation and hard work. During the […]
By Josiah Williams – November 23, 2024 Twelve small businesses have each received one million dollars in funding through the Green Technology (GreenTech) Fund at the Small Business Awards 2024 held on Friday. The fund aims to support innovative environmental projects aimed at addressing today’s pressing environmental challenges. The GreenTech Fund recognizes businesses that have […]
By Jacquey Bourne – November 23, 2024 Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has strongly condemned comments made by Linden’s Mayor, Sharma Solomon, urging residents to occupy land in the area. The Mayor made these remarks during a live broadcast on his social media page, which have since sparked controversy. Minister Croal described the […]
By Jacquey Bourne – November 23, 2024 In a significant move to enhance infrastructure in Region Ten, over 300 small contractors have signed contracts for the construction of 165 roads in the region. The total value of the contracts amounts to $7 billion. The signing ceremony took place this morning on the lawns of the […]
By Tyriq Walters, NCN Sports – November 22, 2024 In the latest round of the Demerara Cricket Board’s ‘Next Generation’ Under-15 competition, Shahid Ramzan and Satindra Shiwdarsan emerged as standout performers, leading their respective teams to victories on Thursday. Ramzan, the captain of Select XI, played a key role in his team’s six-wicket victory over […]
By Travis Seymour, NCN Sports – November 22, 2024 The 19th edition of the Diamond Mineral Water International Hockey Festival has been officially launched and is set to take place from November 28 to December 1, 2024, at the National Gymnasium. The tournament, which originated in 2004 following a challenge by Joseph Red’s Pereira, will […]