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Crime & Security
    4th May, 2026

Police report decline in murder, robbery and break-ins

Police commissioner Clifton Hicken says strategic policing and technology are driving significant reductions in serious crime across Guyana.

Speaking on the programme 'Police Round Up', he reported declines in key categories, including murder, robbery and

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Education
    4th May, 2026

Free Press key to Guyana’s democracy – PM Phillips

The Office of the Prime Minister, through its Department of Public Affairs on Sunday hosted a luncheon in recognition of World Press Freedom Day 2026.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips used the occasion to highlight the critical role o

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Legal Affairs
    4th May, 2026

Guyana dismantles Venezuela’s objections, defends 1899 Award as “valid and binding”

Guyana’s legal team on Monday mounted a detailed and forceful defence of its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), rejecting Venezuela’s jurisdictional objections and reaffirming the legal validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award during oral hearing

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Culture
    2nd May, 2026

Palmyra to host vibrant Indian Arrival Day Celebrations

The Indian Arrival Monument at Palmyra, Region Six, will come alive this Tuesday as Guyanese gather to commemorate Indian Arrival Day and celebrate the cultural heritage that has helped shape the nation’s diversity.

Soon, the grounds w

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Crime & Security
    2nd May, 2026

Vaping risks among youth raise concerns

Vapes are not just tobacco-based but can also contain more dangerous substances. This is according to Curt Richards of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit, Drug Information Network.

Speaking with NCN New

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Business and Economy
    2nd May, 2026

Pres. Ali outlines plans for workers to invest in national development and build wealth

President Dr. Irfaan Ali said the government is working on systems that would allow citizens to invest in key national ventures and benefit financially.He revealed this while speaking at a Labour Day brunch at State House in Georgetow

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Agriculture
    1st May, 2026

Gov’t remains committed to supporting farmers despite global pressures – VP Jagdeo assures

The government has signalled its readiness to provide targeted support to the rice industry as farmers grapple with falling market prices and sharply rising production costs driven by global challenges.

Addressing rice farmers during a recent engagement, Vi

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Recent News


NCN’s Radio Supervisor Roderick Baird honoured

News
  5th May, 2026

Six media professionals were conferred with lifetime achievement awards from the Guyana Press Association. Radio Supervisor here at the National Communications Network, Roderick Baird, was among the six honoured at the GPA's Press Freedom reception on Monday evening.

Baird, who has been behind the scenes dedicating 36 years to the field of media, was recognised for his long-standing and dedicated professional service to audio engineering, men

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Balanced energy strategy needed to meet growing demands – Pres. Ali

Business and Economy
  4th May, 2026

As Guyana continues its rapid rise as a major offshore oil producer, President Dr. Irfaan Ali told the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston that the world must pursue a balanced energy strategy to meet the growing demands. 

Speaking to hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and investors, the Guyanese head of state urged decision-makers to confront a key question, whether sufficient affordable energy is being produced to meet global needs.

"The world is pursuing an energy transition in a contex

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Venezuela continues to reject ICJ authority

Legal Affairs
  6th May, 2026

Venezuela has once again declared that it does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, as hearings continue today.

The position, repeated before the court today, underscores Venezuela's long-standing refusal to accept the ICJ's authority in the matter, even as the case moves into its critical phase. 

Guyana, however, maintains that this stance is not new, and had anticipated that Venezuela would continue to challenge the

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Guyana eyes leadership in AI, digital infrastructure 

Business and Economy
  6th May, 2026

President Dr. Irfaan Ali says Guyana is preparing to leverage its growing energy resources to become a competitive player in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation across the Western Hemisphere.

While delivering remarks at a recent international event, President Ali said energy-producing nations must focus not only on extraction but also on domestic value creation through technology-intensive industries.

“One of the things we have learned the last three years is not only about the product

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Guyana’s global influence grows through economic reform – Min. Singh

Business and Economy
  5th May, 2026

Guyana's global standing continues to grow with increased influence in regional and international decision-making. Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh says the information is the result of decades of disciplined policy and strategic leadership. 

Speaking on the Starting Point Program, the Finance Minister explained that Guyana's relationship with international institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank has significantly evolved. 

"So you are absolutely c

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From months to days: Online system speeds up immigration processing

Human Development
  5th May, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has revamped immigration services, allowing applications for visas, work permits and extensions to be completed online via the Immigration Support Services platform.

This shift from a paper-based system has significantly improved efficiency, reducing processing times from months to as little as two weeks or even days, with complete documentation. 

"All of those services that used to take a very long time, lots of paper, requiring heavy in-person pres

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