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GTUC pleased with return of dedicated Ministry of Labour

The Guyana Trades Union Congress which is the umbrella trade union body in the country, has welcomed the new government’s decision to have a full Ministry of Labour again. Under the last APNU+AFC government, the labour portfolio was shifted under the Ministry of Social Protection, much to the disagreement of many of the trade unions […]

Nascimento and Singh visit NCN on “fact-finding” mission

One day after their appointment as part of a Government Special Team to conduct a rapid assessment of a number of state companies and agencies, two members of the team met and held discussions with management at the state-owned National Communications Network this morning. Veteran communications specialist Kit Nascimento and newspaper financial analyst Sasenarine Singh […]

Verification of citizenship tops qualification criteria for APNU+AFC MPs; More youths and women expected

As the APNU+AFC coalition prepares to take up 31 seats on the Opposition side of the National Assembly, the parties in the coalition have started the process of identifying nominees for the Member of Parliament positions. APNU and PNC Leader, Former President David Granger is the Head of the Coalition’s list and this morning he […]