In a festive celebration, hundreds of children from various communities in Region Ten received toys and treats during the government’s Christmas toy drive and fun day. The event, part of President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s initiative to spread Christmas cheer across the country, featured a day of fun and interaction with Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]
The government continues its commitment to the development of indigenous communities, as Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh handed over essential machinery valued at $21 million to the Moraikobai Village Council. The mini excavator and front-end loader, recently presented to Moraikobai, are part of the government’s broader $3 billion commitment to development projects in Amerindian communities […]
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, took charge of the initiative to distribute solar photovoltaic (PV) home systems to residents in the Matarkai sub-region of Region One. This endeavor aims to provide equitable access to a reliable electricity supply, narrowing the gap between hinterland and coastal communities. A total of 45 solar panels were […]
By Nakasia Logan, NCN News In a poignant ceremony that stirred emotions, Warrant Officer Class 2, Jason Khan, became the fourth soldier laid to rest, marking a day of poignant farewells. Friends and family gathered at the Burnham Basketball Court, a venue significant to Khan’s leisure, to pledge unwavering support to his grieving family. The […]
Guyana bid farewell to four more soldiers who lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash, following a previous ceremony for the late Michael Charles. The first of the four ceremonies was held for Colonel Michael Shahoud at the Brickdam Cathedral, where President Dr. Irfaan Ali paid tribute to the fallen hero. Colonel Michael Shahoud […]
In a somber ceremony, friends, family, and colleagues bid farewell to Brigadier Gary Arlington Beaton, MSM, who served the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with distinction. Brigadier Beaton, with a career spanning over three decades, was remembered for his extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment to service. Family members and colleagues shared heartfelt memories, emphasizing Brig. Beaton’s […]
The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) gathered at the National Gymnasium on Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Warrant Officer Class Two Jason Khan, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash. WO Jason Khan was a basketball player associated with the Guyana Defence Force. During the commemorative event, Second Lieutenant Jermaine Slater, […]
On International Human Rights Day, the Guyana Equality Forum expressed its concern, stating that Venezuela’s threat to Guyana’s territorial integrity is not just a national issue but a threat to humanity itself. Joel Simpson, the Managing Director of the Guyana Equality Forum, led a gathering outside the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s Embassy in Georgetown. The […]
Today, the nation united to honor and remember Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, a distinguished aviator, father, and leader, who will forever be remembered as a national hero. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, born on June 2, 1962, dedicated 40 years of his life in service to Guyana, starting in 1981. His illustrious military career involved navigating […]
The funeral service for the late Lieutenant Colonel Mike Charles commenced at his former residence in Block X Hyde Park, Timehri, where both the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the Chief of Staff paid their respects. President Irfaan Ali honored the late Mike Charles as a legend and an extraordinary Guyanese during the funeral […]