The hosting of the Regional Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference locally marks a pivotal chapter in Guyana’s economic growth, providing opportunities to break existing barriers to democratising wealth and exploring sustainable solutions. The session which opened Tuesday at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre is notably the first regional conference held […]
A young adult who has reintegrated into society after serving time in prison is the latest beneficiary of the government’s ‘Fresh Start’ initiativeimplemented by the Guyana Prison Service (GPS). Through the programme, he received a complete welding and fabrication toolkit from Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot at a simple handing-over ceremony at the Prison Headquarters […]
The National Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education today launched the Male Achievement in Education Programme at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). This is a pilot programme being rolled out in collaboration with the Ministry’s Secondary Sector, its Health and Family Life Education Unit, Loyola University, Chicago and the Guyana Defence […]
Guyana’s capacity to investigate unlawful deaths through forensic investigation is being enhanced, as the government has imported four forensic scientists to aid the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in criminal investigations at the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL). Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC on Tuesday evening said the move forms […]
–To be held from October 9-13 The Ministry of Legal Affairs has partnered with the Regional Security Service (RSS) Recovery Unit to host a workshop in Guyana that aims to strengthen the nation’s corruption framework to combat financial and organised crimes. Speaking on this week’s edition of ‘Issues in the News’ Tuesday evening, Attorney General […]
Amidst Guyana’s burgeoning tourism industry, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond has expressed her keen desire for the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) to assume a pivotal role in directing substantial investments into the sector. Minister Walrond made the statements while attending a recent tourism function at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. […]
As preparations for this month’s Agri-Investment Forum and Expo gain momentum, over 100 local agro-processors have already registered to participate in the event. The update was provided by Coordinator, Cathy Martin during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s head office, Regent Street, Georgetown. The expo […]
The electoral fraud case involving those accused of attempting to rig the 2020 General and Regional Elections has been adjourned to October 25, 2023, to determine whether a special magistrate or court will be appointed to adjudicate the matter. Special Prosecutor, Darshan Ramdhani, KC, provided an update in an interview with NCN on Tuesday, following […]
Region 10 residents on Tuesday began benefitting from a three-day outreach being conducted by the Centre for Local Business Development. The outreach is aimed at educating individuals and businesses on projects and opportunities in various sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and health. One of the participants, Lisa Robertson expressed, “I’m here out of […]
With the major transformation taking place, Guyana is seen as a place of bountiful opportunities for both local and foreign investors. This is according to British High Commissioner, Jane Miller, as she spoke about the business relationship between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK). During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), […]