Hurricane Beryl’s destructive impact across several Caribbean nations has dealt a severe blow to the region’s agriculture sector, significantly undermining CARICOM’s goal of reducing the food import bill by 25% by 2025. The hurricane swept through Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, Barbados, and Jamaica, causing unprecedented devastation, particularly to agriculture. President Irfaan Ali, […]
The Ministry of Health recently brought its Eye Screening and Spectacle Voucher Programme to the residents of Strathavon Scheme in Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, providing essential eye care services to the community. The programme offers residents a $2000 voucher for eye exams and a $15,000 voucher for glasses, ensuring accessibility to necessary eye care […]
The 40th Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Guyana concluded with a profound address by Maqsood Ahmed Mansoor at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre. The convention, aimed at enhancing religious knowledge and fostering unity among community members, featured a theme focused on “Preventing World War Two” and emphasized the critical role of promoting […]
In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl across the Caribbean, Guyana has dispatched its second assistance package to support its neighboring countries. NCN’s Nakasia Logan reported from the Friendship Wharf, where the humanitarian aid shipment departed for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The relief supplies include essential medical kits, food, water, building materials, […]
Georgetown, Guyana welcomes the renowned global restaurant brand P.F. Chang’s, as it officially opens its doors on Wednesday, July 10th, at 57 High Street, Kingston. The launch ceremony, attended by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali, signifies a significant investment in the local culinary landscape. President Irfaan Ali emphasized the strategic decision-making […]
Women from Coomacka and neighboring communities are enhancing their culinary skills through a training program offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Spearheaded by Venice Thom, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the culinary industry, the program is hosted at Coomacka Primary School’s kitchen. The initiative aims to equip 14 women, […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has highlighted two critical issues facing Guyana’s hospitality sector: driving traffic to the country and addressing the labor force needed to support its expansion. Speaking at the official opening of PF Chang, a global restaurant chain in Guyana, Dr. Ali emphasized the necessity of strategic partnerships and investments to attract tourists […]
In a significant improvement for road safety, Division Ten has reported a remarkable 75% decrease in accidents compared to the same period last year. Inspector Sherwin Henry, Traffic Chief of Division Ten, shared these statistics, highlighting the efforts and impact of ongoing educational initiatives by the Police. In 2023, there was one fatal accident recorded […]
The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission, introduced the inaugural ‘Learn to Swim’ program in Cinderella County, Essequibo. Held at the Imam Bacchus Swimming Pool in Affiance, this initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing youth development through aquatic education. Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. emphasized the […]
Public Affairs Minister Kwame McCoy recently visited Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, to engage with residents whose homes were demolished on privately owned land. The demolition, carried out in compliance with a court order, affected seven families who were squatting on the property. During the meeting, residents acknowledged their squatting status and expressed willingness to […]