Space technology may seem far removed from the everyday experiences of many young Guyanese, but Mission ShakthiSAT is bringing the country into a global initiative designed to give girls direct exposure to the science, technology and engineering behind space exploration.

Led by Chennai-based Space Kidz India and founded by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Mission ShakthiSAT brings together 12,000 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 from 108 countries in what is described as a pioneering all-female global space techno

A 30-year-old construction worker from Number Five Village, West Coast Berbice, is dead following a collision with a motor lorry last Saturday.

Dead is Steve McAlmont of Lot 10, No. 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, who was involved in a collision with a motor lorry around 11:30 a.m. at the bridge separating No. 4 and No. 5 villages.

Police said McAlmont ran across the road from north to south when he was struck by motor lorry GAR 4204, driven by 27-year-old Joseph Wilson of Glasgow

Fresh off the recently held Mainstay Regatta, the community is in high praise of the Government investments, including the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) funds, that are helping to drive tourism and agriculture in the community.

Speaking during a visit by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Toshao Marsha Williams explained that the village’s first two cabins were developed through LCDS investments.

This investment has empowered the

The continued suspension of the Guyana-Suriname ferry service is now being felt directly by travellers and operators who depend on the crossing for transportation, trade and tourism.

The M.V. Canawaima remains out of service as Guyana and Suriname continue to deliberate over the vessel’s operational requirements and a temporary replacement.

Guyana has formally permitted the use of the back-track or fast-track route, allowing persons to travel between the Guyana and Suriname by sm

A new and improved transportation option is now available for commuters travelling between the Georgetown and Berbice route.

Guyon Coaches has launched a scheduled, big bus service that promises passengers comfortand a structured alternative to traditional public transportation.

Driver Mariah Hackett shared, “It’s a much bigger vehicle, its more comfortable and you know you’re able to give that level of service, driving and having passengers feel comfort

Head teachers across Georgetown have assured NCN News that preparations are well advanced for the reopening of schools on Monday, August 31.

In an interview with NCN News, Westfield Prep School Head Teacher Gwendoline Lewis confirmed that her teachers are 92 percent prepared.

Further, classroom setups are 97 percent complete.

“We are prepared for school; we had orientation for the nursery department this morning and tomorrow we have orientation for the primary department. Teach