Guyana is pushing for greater international recognition of the economic value of biodiversity, with countries that protect these natural resources being financially rewarded for the benefits they provide to the world. 

Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh says lessons from Guyana's experience with forest conservation could help shape new financing mechanisms for biodiversity protection.

Addressing the second Global Biodiversity Alliance Confer

The Ethnic Relations Commission today launched its Harmony Club at three primary schools in Region Six.  

The initiative aims to encourage peaceful coexistence and empower pupils to become ambassadors of unity within their schools and communities.

This brings the total number of Harmony Clubs established across the country to 16.

In an interview with NCN News, Chairman of the ERC, Shaikh Moeenul Hack, underscored the importance of engaging young people in promoting unity, n

Caribbean and international educators and policymakers convened this morning at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre for the opening of the 22nd Annual Conference of the Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education, CANQATE.

Over the next three days, delegates will examine strategies to strengthen tertiary education and develop practical solutions to address emerging challenges in the sector.

Addressing the opening ceremony, past Chairman of Guyana's Natio

Guyana is launching a border-to-border biodiversity monitoring initiative leveraging AI and low-cost standards to map ecosystems beneath the forest canopy while retaining sovereign control over its environmental data.

Speaking on a panel at the recently concluded global biodiversity alliance summit, Managing Director of the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change, Dr. Alex Killian said the monitoring initiative is structured around co

- In message to mark Caricom Energy Month  

-by Nakasia Logan    

Guyana is working to improve its electricity supply by investing in different energy sources such as solar, natural gas, hydro and supporting facilities.

So says Prime Minister Mark Phillips in his message to mark CARICOM Energy Month 2026.

He says the Government is therefore following its Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030 to expand energy production, improve access to electricity and reduce reliance on any singlesource.

“N

King Charles has called on the Commonwealth of nations to learn from the injustices of the past and work together to build a stronger future. 

Addressing the opening of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, the King reflected on the legacy of slavery, while urging leaders to strengthen partnerships and create opportunities for their people.

“We cannot change the actions of those who came before us. We can, however, lea