Gender-based violence is one of Guyana's most persistent social challenges, but two years ago, one initiative set out to change how survivors access help. 

NCN News recently revisited the Hope and Justice Center at Lusignan to chronicle the impact it has made, where it was revealed that over 130 persons accessed its service in just the first half of 2026.

Since it opened its doors, the Hope and Justice Center at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, has been a

Vaping survivor, Devendra Jagmohan recently sounded the alarm on the dangers of vaping, warning that the habit poses severe risks after personally experiencing a health scare.

Vaping is a national concern in Guyana, that has prompted an inter-agency response from law enforcement to health.

Family medicine physician Dr. AmitrajPersaud recently warned that vapes include nicotine, metals, very small particles and flavouring chemicals. 

The World Health Organization has also warned

On a football field in Region Three, a police initiative is taking on a purpose that extends beyond competition.

Since being appointed Regional Sports Officer in January 2026, Deputy Superintendent of Police Antonio Fredericks has been using sport as a way to engage young people, strengthen relationships between the police and communities, and provide an alternative for youths who might otherwise become involved in crime and other social problems.

One of the clearest results of that approach has been

As the new school term approaches, schools are bracing for the scorching heat that the El Nino weather conditions will bring. 

Administrators at Westfield and Enterprise Primary Schools say parents are being sensitised about the heat, while steps are being taken to ensure students remain hydrated and comfortable in the classroom.

At Westfield Primary School, administrators are using orientation sessions to advise parents on simple measures to protec

The latest Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Economics report has reaffirmed Guyana as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the strongest performer in Latin America and the Caribbean.

With Guyana’s economy projected to grow by 16.2 percent in 2026, the IDB says the country now enjoys greater capacity to invest in infrastructure, public services and national development.

For many countries in the region, the challenge remains finding resources for development. 

-in Corentyne motor lorry crash

-by Kyler Rollins

The father of a 47-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a motor lorry along the No. 67 Village Public Road on Thursday, is calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

Priya Hunte of Lot 95 B, No. 67 Village, Corentyne, has been identified as the pedestrian who was killed in a fatal accident.

Police say the accident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. and involved motor lorries GAF 6180 and GAE 8823, as