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Teachers across the country officially started their strike action today as their union, the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education continue to fail in their efforts to reach an agreement on the salary increases for teachers. Across the country today, teachers came out in their hundreds in mid-morning marches and picketing action. In […]
The Guyana Water Incorporated today received the official certificate from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards, showing that the water company has attained the Guyana Standard “GYS 170” for the operation of its laboratory. The certification, according to the GNBS, demonstrates that the GWI laboratory has implemented an effective system in its operation which guarantees […]
The President of the Guyana Teacher’s Union, Mark Lyte, today indicated that his union will be unable to meet with the Ministry of Education for the conciliation talks being hosted by the Labour Department as the two sides still cannot agree on salary increases for teachers. Mr. Lyte said said the GTU has its previously […]
Although schools are still closed for the August holidays, teachers across the country are set to officially begin their strike action from today, by staying away from those pre-opening activities and meetings for schools. On Tuesday, the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education are expected to meet at the Department of Labour for […]
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman from Foulis on the East Coast of Demerara after she stabbed her toddler to death on Saturday morning. The dead child was just three years old. His name has been given as Ramdeo Perneia. The mother’s name is Brenda Ferreira. The woman has reportedly told investigators that she dreamt […]
A man who was convicted on drug trafficking charges two years ago and was on bail pending the hearing of his appeal, is back behind bars this evening after he was charged and remanded to jail for the murder of his reputed wife. The accused, Jermaine Bristol, appeared in Court this afternoon and was not […]
The planned conciliation talks between the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education did not take place today as expected, after the GTU stayed away from the meeting over late notice. GTU President Mark Lyte, told News Source this afternoon that his union was not informed in a timely manner about the meeting and […]
Former Minister of Public Service under the PPP administration, Jennifer Westford and her former Personnel Officer, Margaret Cummings, were this afternoon freed of stealing $639 Million from the government after Magistrate Judy Latchman ruled that the Prosecution failed to make out a strong case against the two women. The Magistrate upheld the Defence’s no case […]
While admitting that he has been listening to both sides of the argument over Professor Clive Thomas’ suggestion for part of Guyana’s oil earnings to go directly to citizens through a cash transfer, British High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn, believes the country’s main focus should be to fix the infrastructure across the country. Responding […]
Three months after he reached a financial settlement with a youth he had shot in the mouth when the youth was 15-years-old, resulting in an attempted murder charge being dismissed, interdicted Police Cadet Officer, Franz Paul was back in Court today, this time facing illegal firearm and issuing death threat charges. The Policeman who is […]
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