A movement is growing across economic sectors, where more emphasis is being put on value-added production rather than just raw exports.

It is no different in the gold sector, with one industry veteran projecting that local jewellerywill enjoy an international resurgence in the coming years following the government’s launch of El Dorado Reimagined a few months ago.

”People like gold. Gold has a value. And has traditionally had a value. And the idea is to associate Guyana with gold,”

Persons living with disabilities have been assured of their access to the benefits of the soon-to-be-launched Guyana Development Bank, following a recent engagement with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, in Region Six.

The engagement sought to inform persons with disabilities about the opportunities available through the bank, including financial support they can access to start or expand their businesses.

As preparations continue

Head teachers across Georgetown have assured NCN News that preparations are well advanced for the reopening of schools on Monday, August 31.

In an interview with NCN News, Westfield Prep School Head Teacher Gwendoline Lewis confirmed that her teachers are 92 percent prepared.

Further, classroom setups are 97 percent complete.

“We are prepared for school; we had orientation for the nursery department this morning and tomorrow we have orientation for the primary department. Teach

Space technology may seem far removed from the everyday experiences of many young Guyanese, but Mission ShakthiSAT is bringing the country into a global initiative designed to give girls direct exposure to the science, technology and engineering behind space exploration.

Led by Chennai-based Space Kidz India and founded by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Mission ShakthiSAT brings together 12,000 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 from 108 countries in what is described as a pioneering all-female global space techno

A 30-year-old construction worker from Number Five Village, West Coast Berbice, is dead following a collision with a motor lorry last Saturday.

Dead is Steve McAlmont of Lot 10, No. 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, who was involved in a collision with a motor lorry around 11:30 a.m. at the bridge separating No. 4 and No. 5 villages.

Police said McAlmont ran across the road from north to south when he was struck by motor lorry GAR 4204, driven by 27-year-old Joseph Wilson of Glasgow

The National Cultural Centre was transformed into a tropical showcase of culture, creativity and confidence last night, as the Miss Guyana Princess Pageant crowned its newest queen under the theme, ‘Echoes of Paradise.’ 

It was a night that celebrated not just beauty, but heritage, talent and family.

It was a night of glitz, grace and pure Guyanese pride, as the National Cultural Centre came alive for the Miss Guyana Princess Pageant, held under the