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The Government has decided that proof of contributions to the National Insurance Scheme will not be mandatory for graduates of the University of Guyana to benefit from the first phase of Government’s student debt write-off. Over thirteen thousand Guyanese graduates of the University are expected to benefit in the first phase of the student debt […]
The Central Executive Committee of the People’s National Congress has agreed to host the party’s delegates congress and elections at the end of June. News Source has confirmed that the party’s congress and elections have now been set for the 28th, 29th and 30th June. The Central Executive Committee of the party met yesterday and […]
Coming to the defense of the Ministry of Education, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, believes that the demands being being made by Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) for the resumption of work are “premature.” The GTU is demanding that teachers must receive an interim 20% across-the-board payment before the ongoing strike is […]
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 […]
Two months since Police Sergeant Alex Vaughn was shot dead by a fellow Policeman, the Director Public Prosecutions is still to advise on whether charges should be filed against the rank who fired the deadly shots. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum today said the Force is awaiting the DPP’s advice in the matter. The incident took […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A 39-year-old security guard from Vigilance was shot dead by the Police on Tuesday during what has been described by the Police as an armed confrontation. The Guyana Police Force reported this morning that a party of Police ranks were in the Vigilance area on Tuesday afternoon when they were stopped by a 27-year-old man […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana has indicated that it has noted the complaint by Demerara Distillers Limited over Trinidad and Tobago’s rejection of a shipment of packaged milk for a distributor in the sister CARICOM state. In its complaint, DDL said although it met all safety requirements, it was still faced with an […]
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