By Saskia Warrick, NCN News – November 22, 2024 The Government of Guyana is set to amend laws addressing the illegal use of sirens and emergency lights on vehicles. This announcement follows concerns over civilians using these devices to bypass traffic, a practice that has raised significant safety issues. President Irfaan Ali, who convened a […]
By Saskia Warrick, NCN News – November 22, 2024 Maureen Hope, the founder of the NGO Youths with Purpose and a dedicated social worker, has been honored with the European Union Delegation’s 2024 Human Rights Award. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to empowering youth and supporting women in Crane, West Coast Demerara, where she […]
By Nakasia Logan, NCN News – November 22, 2024 A 28-year-old truck driver, Denzil Webb, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a tragic accident on Sheriff Street. Webb, who resides in Belfield, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty and was granted bail in the amount of 500,000 […]
By Nakasia Logan, NCN News – November 22, 2024 Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, has been slapped with 21 new charges, increasing the total to 252 charges against him. These latest charges were brought before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, who granted Brutus bail amounting to 1.4 million dollars. The new charges are categorized […]
By Delicia Janneire – November 22, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has taken a significant step towards enhancing regional security with the completion of the draft CARICOM Arrest Warrant Bill. This important development was announced by Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley, who holds the responsibility for Crime and Security within the […]
By Kimberly Giddings, NCN News – November 22, 2024 The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has received a crucial piece of firefighting equipment, a Thermal Imaging Camera, which will enhance their ability to save lives and protect property during emergencies. The camera, which was donated as part of a five-million-dollar contribution from Industrial Supplies Inc. and […]
By Jacquey Bourne, NCN News – November 22, 2024 As part of the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ongoing ‘Dream Realised’ housing initiative, 400 Linden residents were allocated house lots in the Fitz Hope area of Amelia’s Ward. The allocations took place on the lawns of the Watooka Guest House on Friday, marking another significant […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 22, 2024 The recent three-day state visit to Guyana by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has resulted in promising developments for Guyana and its citizens, according to PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi unveiled a seven-point cooperation plan with CARICOM […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 22, 2024 In a press briefing on Thursday, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed concerns raised by the political opposition regarding the government’s cash grant initiative. Jagdeo reassured citizens that the verification process for the one-hundred-thousand-dollar cash grant is legitimate and not tied to election manipulation, […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 21, 2024 The recently concluded National T20 League, featuring six teams, has been hailed as a significant achievement by the President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Bissoondyal Singh. The tournament, which saw 120 of Guyana’s best cricketers compete, was the first of its kind, with matches held across the […]