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 […]
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 […]