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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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...

BREAKING: Teachers to return to classrooms by March 6

After two long days of mediation, the Education Ministry and Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) on Monday reached an agreement - on that will see...

Works progressing on $864.7M Tuschen Secondary School

Over 800 learners of Tuschen and surrounding communities, Region Three will soon benefit from the construction of a new $864.7 million Tuschen Secondary School,...

GTU’s claim of non-discussion of teachers’ salaries in MoE engagements untrue – CEO tells...

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Saddam Hussain has countered claims made by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) in its court proceedings that it was never...

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By: La'Wanda McAllister  Festive homes all over Guyana are glimmering with Christmas lights and the melody of carols float in the warm December air. But...

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By: Jarryl Bryan Christmas is here, and children everywhere are busy writing letters to Santa Claus, pleading their case for gifts and justifying why...

Christmas Messages!

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) As the season of Yuletide embraces us, families come together in love and joy, and communities celebrate in unique ways, sharing...

69,000 public sector employees receive 10% increase, injecting $18B into Guyana’s economy

Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits...

Prosecution applies for Calvin Brutus’ bail to be revoked amid alleged flight attempt

The prosecution has applied to the court to revoke Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus’s bail and have him remanded to prison, alleging he attempted...

GRA urges persons involved in luxury vehicle tax evasion racket to visit HQ

See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA): In its diligence aimed at collecting the rightful revenue due to the State, the Revenue Authority...

Letter: No excuse; skills training is available

Dear Editor, I hope that the opportunity will be grasped, that is, “skills training programmes, as the “Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in collaboration with...

Guyana’s bilingual push could boost diplomatic ties, workforce development – Mexican Ambassador

As Guyana aligns itself to become a bilingual nation, Mexican ambassador to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo explained that this move will not only enhance...

No extensions, zero tolerance for further delays – Edghill puts CJIA contractor on notice

The rigid pavement apron component of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) upgrades currently being done, is at 38 per cent completion. And while...