By Saskia WarrickFebruary 18, 2025 The fourth edition of the Guyana Energy Conference kicked off this morning under the theme, “Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future.” President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered the feature address, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and investments in driving prosperity for Guyana and the wider region. In his address, President Ali […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 14, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to combating transnational crime, emphasizing that such activities pose a significant threat to national security and stability. Addressing officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at the opening of their two-day Annual Officers’ Conference at Base Camp Ayanganna, the President underscored the need […]
By Marlena WillieFebruary 11, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) is celebrating African History Month this February with an exhibition at its head office in Thomas Lands, Georgetown. The exhibition highlights African contributions to nation-building and promotes awareness of African culture in Guyana. Since the early 1990s, ACDA has been […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 10, 2025 Guyana’s ports of entry will soon undergo a major security and efficiency upgrade with the installation of world-class scanners and the introduction of fully digitized services. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that these advancements, set to be implemented by the end of the year, aim to enhance border security, streamline […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 10, 2025 With Mashramani celebrations approaching on February 23, artistic designers and costume builders are in the final stages of preparing elaborate pieces for the annual event. A recent visit to several Mash camps revealed extensive work underway, with teams focused on sewing, sketching, and assembling designs to reflect this year’s theme, […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 10, 2025 The Berbice Chinese Association hosted its annual Chinese New Year celebration on Sunday, marking the commencement of the Chinese Spring Festival with cultural performances, traditional cuisine, and festivities. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, attended the event and highlighted the significant contributions of the Chinese community to Guyana’s development, particularly […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 1, 2025 Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has issued a strong call for citizens to report instances of domestic abuse in an effort to prevent further tragedies. Her appeal comes in the wake of the recent murders of three women in separate incidents linked to domestic violence. […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 6, 2025 In a community meeting held in Victory Valley, Region Ten, President Dr. Irfaan Ali assured residents that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government would continue its development efforts in the region. He urged the residents to disregard detractors and focus on the collective goal of “One Guyana,” emphasizing the […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 3, 2025 The Government of Guyana has clarified that the implementation of qualification allowances will follow a standardized process, ensuring that individual agencies and managers do not determine eligibility criteria on their own. The announcement comes in response to concerns that some agencies indicated they would not provide the allowance […]
By Tracey Liverpool, NCN News – January 2, 2025 With the arrival of the New Year, residents of Linden are entering 2025 with a sense of optimism and determination. As is customary, the start of the year serves as a time for reflection, gratitude, and the setting of new goals. In Linden, this transition has […]