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The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is preparing to mount a Court challenge to force the government’s hand to increase the salaries of public servants in light of the rise in the cost of living and other factors. During a Press Conference today GPSU President, Patrick Yarde said the government is in breach of several […]
President Irfaan Ali and members of his delegation who have been on a week-long visit to Washington DC met last evening with longtime US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson- Lee of Texas and Congressman Gregory Meeks of New York. During the dinner meeting, Congressman Gregory Meeks welcomed the President’s push to ensure greater food security in Guyana […]
The mother of murdered school teacher Kescia Branche has written to the Crime Chief seeking information about the reopening of her daughter’s murder case. The High School teacher died in November 2017, days after her battered body was found close to Le Repentir cemetery where she was dumped. She passed away in the hospital while […]
Sugar workers in the Berbice area are once again calling on the government to examine the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation. On Wednesday, shop stewards of the Albion estate picketed outside the estate. According to GAWU, the workers and the stewards remain concerned that the estate and the industry continue to experience serious challenges. […]
The eight Opposition Members of Parliament who were suspended last week from the National Assembly will not be paid for the duration of the suspension, which could go on for a number of months. In an initial letter to the suspended Opposition Members, the Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs informed them that they […]
US Vice President Kamala Harris raised the issue of inclusive democracy during a telephone meeting with President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday. In a statement released by the White House, it was noted that during the telephone conversation, Vice President Harris said that she looks forward to continuing her collaboration with President Ali in promoting inclusive […]
Guyana has inked a US$2 Billion funding agreement with the United States Export-Import Bank. Under the agreement, the parties have agreed to explore options for utilizing EXIM’s standard instruments, which include direct loans and medium- and long-term guarantees to finance US exports to Guyana for Government projects totaling US$2 Billion. Following the signing of the […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, who is currently part of a high-level government visit to Washington DC has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement issued through the Department of Public Information, it was indicated that prior to his departure from Guyana on Sunday, the Vice President tested negative and showed no symptoms of the virus. […]
Opposition Member of Parliament and Leader of the Alliance for Change Khemraj Ramjattan has been ordered by High Court Judge Jo-Ann Barlow to pay former Member of Parliament and current High Commissioner to India, Charrandass Persaud $7 million for defamation. It was Charrandass Persaud who as a Member of the APNU+AFC Government in Parliament voted […]
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has announced the appointment of retired Colonel Nazrul Hussain as the new Director-General of the Civil Defence Commission. Mr. Hussain is currently the Head of the Government enacted COVID-19 Taskforce. The appointment was made by Prime Minister Mark Phillips who ushered in the new Director General at a ceremony at […]
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