The government's Black Belly Sheep Project has grown from an initial importation of 1,000 sheep in 2022 to more than 5,000 animals, directly benefiting over 450 farmers and transforming small-scale livestock production across Guyana.

During a live programme on Thursday, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Dr. Dwight Walrond, said the initiative is creating new income opportunities for farmers, including women who have become full-time

The Government of Guyana (GoG) will be represented on the International Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for the next three years. Representing Guyana is Hon. Vickram Bharrat, MP, the Minister of Natural Resources, who was officially nominated as a Principal Member of the Implementing Country Constituency on the Board of the EITI.

In this high-level international capacity, Minister Bharrat will represent the entire Latin America and the Caribbean region for the 2026–2029

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has warned that members of the Guyana Police Force who detain persons for ticketable traffic offences expose themselves to criminal prosecution, civil liability and constitutional claims.

Speaking during his weekly Issues in the News programme, Nandlall said officers who unlawfully detain motorists for offences that carry no term of imprisonment could face criminal charges for false imprisonment, civil lawsuits for wrongful arrest and false im

A number of containers are being packed with essential items as the President Irfaan Ali led coordinated humanitarian operation and regional mobilization continues for earthquake torn Venezuela.

The coordinated effort is being spare headed by the Civil Defence Commission.

NCN spoke with Deputy Director of the Civil Defence Commission, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Thomas and he says support has been tremendous.

"We are loading containers at the Muneshwar wharf and at the terminal. In Houston. We have a n

Excitement is building ahead of the highly anticipated Origins Fashion Festival, where organisers designers, models and production crews are making final preparations for Friday’s event.

The venue is buzzing with activity as preparations intensify for the Origins Fashion Festival slated for Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5, under theme, A Diamond Legacy: Fashioning 60 Years.

From staging and lighting to sound checks and décor, organisers are focused on delivering a seamless producti

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) says its anti-drug operations have already dealt a significant blow to narcotics trafficking this year, with hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and more than a tonne of marijuana seized during the first half of 2026.

This from CANU’s Director James Singh during an exclusive interview with NCN News.

CANU has seized more than 250 kilograms of cocaine and 1,400 kilograms of marijuana in the first six months of this year. According to Director James