By Saskia WarrickFebruary 24, 2025 As Guyana celebrates its 55th Republic Anniversary, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged citizens to embrace unity, national pride, and collective determination. In his address to the nation, Dr. Ali emphasized the importance of working together to overcome challenges and shape a prosperous and harmonious future for the country. […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 24, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has commended the Mashramani 2025 Float Parade, describing it as a remarkable display of creativity, national pride, and unity. As Guyana marked its 55th anniversary as a Republic, the President highlighted the role of culture in shaping the nation’s identity and future development. During the celebrations, President […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 19, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – With just four days left until the highly anticipated Mashramani Float Parade, organizers have confirmed that all preparations are on track for a safe and spectacular celebration of Guyana’s Republic Day. In an interview with NCN News, Director of Culture Tamika Boatswain stated that this year’s planning […]
February 19, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has launched its Mashramani float and costume band, with a focus on solid waste management as part of its campaign for cleaner communities. The initiative aligns with this year’s Mashramani theme, “Expressing our Culture and Creativity as One Guyana,” while incorporating […]
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 […]