MP Amanza Walton-Desir Debunks Notion that GTU Strike is Politically Motivated: “I am the child of a teacher; this is very personal to me!”
Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir has joined the striking Teachers on the country wide protest at the Brickdam location. In an interview with the Guyana Economist, she stated that her…
Windward Islands Teachers Union supports the GTU- sends solidarity message
The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) in St. Maarten stands in solidarity with the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), as they continue their strike action against Ministry of Education and Government…
38-year-old Field Supervisor arrested with 92 lbs of Marijuana
Ramlall Ramdihal a 38-year-old Field Supervisor from Bath Settlement was arrested for being in possession of 92 pound of suspected cannabis last evening According to Police, intelligence led them to…
Ministry of Housing engages Technical Staff to ensure the 2024 Housing agenda is met
The Ministry of Housing this morning met with the Technical Staff of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) to discuss the housing agenda for 2024 as well as the…
“We have gotten stronger”-GTU President
Dr Mark Lyte President of the GTU stated that he was hoping teachers would not have to be protesting on day four but would remain resolute in their stance. He…
GPS Restorative Justice Initiative continues with Tilapia Rearing at Timehri Prison
The Guyana Prision Service in keeping with the Government’s Restorative Justice mandate which aims at equipping offenders with practical skills that will make the reintegration process smoother, facilitated a Tilapia…
From Classroom to Picket Line: Essequibo Teachers’ Fight for Fair Wages Ignites Community Spirit
Protesting teachers in region two were on Friday morning removed from their previous location which was considered to be a “public place” but in a twist of faith public spirited…
Nima Flue- Bess Calls for School Fields to be “well-kept”
At the Nationwide Guyana Teachers Union’s fourth day of strike action, Ms. Nima Flue-Bess, a teacher and member of parliament, listed several difficulties that teachers continue to experience as a…
“Do The Right Thing”- Nima Flue-Bess, MP
Ms. Flue-Bess, Member of Parliament, underscored today the tremendous sacrifices made by educators to ensure the success of their pupils. Among the sacrifices mentioned was the fact that teachers usually…
No money! No Work: Teachers will “Stay the Course”- Jermaine Figueira MP
On Day Four of the nationwide GTU strike, scores of educators from Linden marched through the streets of Linden, persistent in their fight for better salaries, chanting “no money, no…