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Maintaining that the current teachers strike action is political, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today went on the attack, as he sought to explain why teachers are being unreasonable in some of their demands. The strike has moved into its fourth day with thousands of the nation’s teachers putting their chalk down while trying to get […]
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton appeared unfazed by a small group of persons who picketed his party’s headquarters, demanding that a date be set for the party’s Biennial Delegates Congress. Armed with placards, the group demanded that the Party Congress be held no later than April. One placard read “The […]
President Irfaan Ali has committed the Government’s continued investment in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), as he expects the Force to continue to rise to face challenges both internally and externally. Speaking at the opening of the GDF Officers’ Conference this morning, the President said in line with national security priorities, there will be some […]
The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Annual Officer Conference opened this morning with a renewed pledge from Chief of Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan to ensure that the country’s peace and stability remain high on the Force’s agenda. Describing 2023 as one of the most challenging years for the military, Brigadier Khan said the Guyana Defence Force […]
Guyana’s oldest private sector organisation, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce has written to the US EXIM Bank in a lobbying effort to get the bank to approve the Guyana Government’s request for a US$660 Million loan facility to support the gas to energy project. In the letter signed by the President of the GCCI, Kester […]
The nationwide strike by teachers picked up momentum this morning in the city, as a number of trade unionists, political party officials, along with civil society representatives and parents came out in support of the strike by teachers, while calling out the Government for its threats to slash the salaries of striking teachers. Standing on […]
The Opposition, APNU and AFC, have stated that they stand firmly behind the country’s teachers who are currently on strike, seeking government’s intervention to honor a multi-year agreement submitted by the Guyana Teachers Union. In a statement, the APNU said the demands of the teachers are legitimate, noting that it fully understands the challenges that […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grupo Punta Cana, a leading airport developer and operator from the Dominican Republic for the construction of a new terminal building at the Airport. In a release, the CJIA said the MoU signifies a significant step forward in CJIA’s expansion […]
The Caribbean Union of Teachers has come out in full support of the decision by the Guyana Teachers Union to initiate and continue strike action, as they push for better wages and salaries for the nation’s teachers. In a letter of support to the Guyana Teachers’ Union, the Caribbean Union of Teachers said it hopes […]
Acting Chief Justice Roxane George, has dismissed an application which was filed by PNC/R Member Carol Joseph last year, challenging the extension of the acting Police Commissioner’s time if office, after he has reached the age of retirement. Ms. Joseph, through Attorney Dexter Smartt, had argued that only the tenure of a substantive Commissioner of […]
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