Politics

Two weeks tax-free salary bonus for all health care workers

All healthcare workers will receive two weeks of their salary tax-free as a one-off Christmas bonus, the President has announced. In a statement this afternoon encouraging more persons to get vaccinated, the President said his government and the people of Guyana are grateful for the work that healthcare workers have been doing. “In keeping with […]

Education Ministry wants UG timetables adjusted to allow teachers to be in school for full teaching hours

The Chief Education Officer has dispatched a letter to the Vice-Chancellor of the University requesting that the University adjusts its timetables so that teachers who are attending the University will not need time off from work to attend their university classes. In a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor seen by News Source, Chief Education Officer Marcel […]

Private Sector Commission wants to meet new PNC Leader

The Private Sector Commission today extended its congratulations to the newly elected leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton, and said it is looking forward to a vibrant Opposition party under his leadership. The Commission also wants to meet with the new PNC Leader. “The Commission looks forward to Mr. Norton leading a […]

Dr. Anthony urges full vaccination as COVID Omicron variant spreads globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday said the Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading faster than the Delta variant and is causing infections in people already vaccinated or who have recovered from the disease. Vaccinated persons, once they contract the disease will have a milder form of the disease while those unvaccinated could be severely affected. […]

National COVID-19 Task Force to clamp down on holiday parties and gatherings; Encourages celebration of Christmas at home

The National COVID-19 task force intends to pull the plug on Christmas parties and gatherings. In a statement the National Task Force said while it has noted the great demands by sections of the public to celebrate Christmas the traditional way, it cannot drop its guards due to the new Omicron variant. “Due to the […]

Granger extends congratulations to new PNC Leader; Promises continued support and contributions to the party

Former Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, David Granger extended congratulations this morning to his elected successor, Aubrey Norton. Norton took over as Leader of the PNC Reform on Monday after dominating the party’s elections over the weekend, outshining his rivals Joe Harmon and Dr. Richard Vanwest- Charles. In a statement this morning, Mr. […]

Jagdeo announces 7% salary increase for sugar workers

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced a 7% salary increase for sugar workers, in keeping with the salary increase that was only recently announced for public servants. Mr. Jagdeo met today with GUYSUCO Chief Executive Officer Sasenarine Singh, the Guyana Agriculture, and General Workers Union, and the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha to finalize the […]