Politics

New UG International Centre of Excellence catering to teachers furthering their education

The Ministry of Education and the University Guyana have launched the International Centre of Excellence in Educator Innovation, Learning and Development. The new Centre falls within the Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) at the University of Guyana.  Its establishment paves the way for teachers and other persons interested in pursuing studies within the Education […]

3-month-old baby among latest COVID-19 deaths

As the number of new and active COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Guyana after a long period of decline, the Ministry of Health today announced three additional deaths. A 3-month-old baby girl from Region 4, who passed away on Tuesday, has been listed among the three deaths. The other two COVID victims have been […]

PSC ignored by CARICOM Private Sector Organisation during recent visit; Calls it gross disrespect

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has slammed the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) for what the PSC sees as gross disrespect after representatives from the CPSO visited Guyana and did not meet with the PSC or any other private sector organization. A mission from the CARICOM Private Sector Organization recently visited Guyana and met with […]

Opposition calls for salary increases in public and private sectors to ease cost-of-living strain on citizens

The Opposition APNU+AFC has proposed a number of measures that it wants the Government to take on board to assist citizens with the rising cost of living. Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton said the government should examine a number of short-term proposals including salary increases, additional tax cuts, and more assistance for senior citizens, the disadvantaged, […]

Government announces $1.9 Billion relief plan for miners

The mining industry is getting another set of relief measures from the Government. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced the removal of several taxes from the mining sector totaling $1.9 Billion, which the Government hopes will cushion the rising cost of operations in the industry. During a meeting with miners from the Guyana Gold & […]

Children who perished in Mocha Backdam fire laid to rest

There was not a dry eye at the Lyken Funeral Home this midday as family members gathered to bid their final goodbye to the three children who died in last Wednesday’s fire at their home in the Mocha Backdam. The charred remains of the children, 8-year-old Timothy Kippins, 6-year-old Triston Kippins and 1-year-old Zhalia Flue […]