Politics

Distributor and not T&T Government returned DDL’s Milk Shipment -says T&T Trade Minister

The Minister of Trade and Industry in Trinidad and Tobago, Paula Gopee-Scoon, has denied that Trinidadian authorities rejected a shipment of packaged milk from Guyana, instead indicating that the shipment was returned to Guyana by the Trinidadian distribution partner of Demerara Distillers Limited. Two days ago, Demerara Distillers Limited called an emergency press conference to […]

Long Creek accident claims sixth life

A sixth person has succumbed to his injuries suffered in that Monday morning accident at Long Creek along the Soesdyke Linden highway. The Guyana Police Force confirmed this afternoon, that Aubrey Gandi, passed away this morning in the hospital. He was in a critical condition but had regained consciousness. According to reports, he suffered multiple […]

Manickchand says GTU being “unreasonable” with demands for resumption of work by striking teachers

Less than 24 hours after the Guyana Teachers Union laid out its demands before teachers resume duties, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has described the union’s proposal for an interim 20% across-the-board payout to teachers as “unreasonable.” At a press conference, Ms. Manickchand, who was flanked by officials of her Ministry, said the Education Ministry […]

GTU proposes interim 20% payment for teachers and other conditions for resumption of work

An interim 20% across-the-board payment for teachers, is among conditions laid out by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) for the resumption of work, as teachers continue their strike action and the union continues to engage with the Ministry of Education. In its most recent statement, the GTU said the payment should be made immediately.  The […]

DDL seeks CARICOM’s intervention over Trinidad and Tobago’s rejection of milk export

Demerara Distillers Limited is seeking the intervention of the Government of Guyana and CARICOM over Trinidad and Tobago’s rejection of a shipment of packaged milk and the restriction of the entry of flavoured water exported by the company. At a late afternoon press conference, DDL’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Komal Samaroo explained that the […]

Dharamlall denies latest sexual assault allegations during Police interview at Cove and John

Executive Member of the People’s Progressive Party and former Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall, while being interrogated by the Police today on the latest sexual assault report made against him, repeatedly denied the allegations, which was made by a former employee of the Local Government Ministry. A report was filed last week by the former employee, […]