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Education Minister questions GTU’s unreasonable demand for teachers’ pay hike during COVID-19 period

Education Minister Priya Manickchand has called for good sense to prevail as she questioned the fairness of teachers getting salary increases for the 2020...

‘We live in a country that is culturally, religiously diverse’ – VP Jagdeo

– as Guyana’s inaugural National Ramadan Village launched As Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Guyana and around the world, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that...

Talks between MoE, GTU over salary increases collapsed

Full Statement from the Ministry of Education: This morning, the Ministry of Education met with representatives of the Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) in the Ministry’s...

GTU’s request for 20 per cent pay hike during COVID is unfair – VP...

– calls out Opposition for duplicity Negotiations between the government and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) have resumed, and according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat...

Society is stronger through the empowerment of women – MOM

On behalf of President Dr. Irfaan Ali on the occasion of International Women's Day 2024, Brigadier Omar Khan, Chief of Defence Staff, and Chairman...

Saddam Hussain ends meeting with GTU to ‘consult’ with superiors

Mere hours after a meeting between the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education began regarding salary increases for teachers, Inews understands...

Public/Police Service Commission launches website

Individuals interested in working in the public sector or applying for promotions can now do so online, as the Public Police Service Commission (P/PSC)...

Education Ministry/GTU meeting: Education Ministry wants “constructive” conversations with GTU during negotiations

The Education Ministry is aiming to have constructive engagements with the Guyana Teachers’ Union, as negotiations commence this week on a series of issues...

Over 60 young people participates in 3-day climate forum in Lethem

The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), in partnership with the Regional Democratic Council of Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) and with support from UNICEF...

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President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali assured the 170 children participating in a national youth camp organised by Men on Mission (MoM) that the government...

African organisations receive Emancipation grants

African organisations have received grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports to spearhead Emancipation activities and celebrations. This financial support, aimed at preserving...

With interest rates as low as 3.8%, GBTI launches “Drive into Your Dream Home”...

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has launched its "Drive Into to Your Dream Home, with a Home Loan” campaign. For the...

“Come out of your offices” – Parag says NDC councillors, overseers must be visible...

By: Trichell Sobers Neighbourhood Democratic Councillors and Overseers from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) were today urged to be more visible and proactive in their respective communities. The...

With greater production, Guyana to establish cassava flour mill to target int’l markets

With increased production of cassava on the local market, Guyana is moving to establish an industrial cassava flour mill, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced...

Govt considering causeway proposal for Berbice deep-water port project

The proposed deep-water port project, which when constructed is expected to revolutionise the Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) economy, could be modified with the building...

Letter: Isn’t it time the PNC begs pardon from Guyanese?

Dear Editor, But would seem as if the Lyrics of Lynn Anderson’s 1970 song, “Rose Garden” were scribed with the PNC Party in mind. Their...

$565.3M pump station commissioned at Greenwich Park

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday commissioned the $565.3 million pump station at Greenwich Park on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three,...

Inconsistent court rulings should influence judicial promotions – Jagdeo suggests

  The executive arm of the government has no power to intervene in the work of the judiciary. However, in response to questions relating to the...

Govt proposes 7% salary increases for teachers for 2024

Despite the Guyana Teachers’ Union's (GTU) proposal of a 39.6 per cent across-the-board increase for 2024, the Government has reportedly made a counter proposal...