The Government has moved to international arbitration following the termination of two contracts with VAMED Engineering for the construction of the Children and Maternity Hospital at Ogle and the New Amsterdam Hospital Campus.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall says the decision follows repeated breaches and significant delays by the contractor. He made the disclosure on his Issues in the News Programme.

"Government was forced to terminate both contr

Guyana has recorded gains at the Caribbean Examination Council, with improved results and a major expansion in vocational certification.

Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain says 2,813 students are expected to receive Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) this year.

The certification gives students who pursued practical training an opportunity to matriculate to tertiary education or enter the workforce in fields including commercial food preparation, crop production and welding.

"This is som

President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union, Seepaul Narine, is optimistic that Guysuco can meet its revised sugar production target of more than 51,000 tonnes for 2026.

He made this disclosure during an exclusive interview with NCN news.

GuySuCo had initially set a target of 100,000 tonnes, but excessive rainfall forced a downward revision.

“Early in the year we had some excessive rain and as a result you had some damage to cultivation mainly at Albion and

Government’s commitment to cutting electricity costs by 50 percent remains on track, but the reduction will be introduced in phases, with communities benefiting from renewable-energy projects expected to see further reductions.

President Irfaan Ali says several communities have already benefited, while others are being assessed for similar reductions.

“One of the things that we have committed to in the manifesto is the reduction in the cost of electricity, to bring it down by 50%

With Guyana preparing for hotter-than-usual days as a result of the prevailing El Niño conditions, the Ministry of Health has issued a series of environmental health briefs encouraging citizens to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and beat the heat.

According to ministry, during periods of extreme heat, working outdoors combined with high humidity can place additional stress on the body. 

Prolonged exposure can also increase the risk o

The government is moving to conduct a comprehensive review of Guyana’s public transportation system to address rising transportation costs, service gaps, and the country’s fare structure.



President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said transportation has emerged as a recurring concern during the government’s ongoing public consultations, particularly among residents travelling to and from communities and housing schemes.

He said the concerns raised during the consultations require policymakers to examine the transp