Global Union supports GTU
The General Secretary of Education International (EI) Mr. David Edwards expressed the unwavering support of the GTU on Friday. The EI is a global union federation which represents over thirty-two…
Guyana Boasts Projected Maternal and Pediatric Hospital: Dr. Ramsammy Meets with the IMF team to discuss ongoing transformation of the Health Sector
Dr Leslie Ramsammy in the capacity as the advisor to the Minister of Health alongside members of the Austrian engineering firm VAMED, met with Mr. Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director…
IMF Deputy Managing Director applauds Guyana’s economic expansion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura has sung high praises for the effective management of Guyana’s economy and infrastructure sector by the government. Joined by IMF…
Turkey Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Guyana: New Non-Resident Ambassador Accredited
Adding to the building list of ambassadors of countries to Guyana, the Turkish Ambassador was accredited on Wednesday by President Irfaan Ali. President Ali was presented with the Letters of…
GTU Distances itself from Obeah Ritual
Dr. Mark Lyte, President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) this morning reiterated the organization’s position with regards to the acts conducted by an individual who is alleged to be…
Venezuela orders UN Human Rights Office to close, gives Staff 3 days to leave country
Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil, on Thursday, announced the Government’s order to the local United Nations Human Rights Agency in Caracas to suspend operations. Accusing the office of promoting…
GTU says Strike Action will Continue “Indefinitely”
The Guyana Teachers’ Union on Wednesday notified the Ministry of Education that the ongoing nationwide strike will continue “indefinitely” because of the ministry’s unresponsiveness in addressing the issues raised by…
Convicted Rapist Escapes Mazaruni Prison
Early this morning Akeem Wong, a convict serving a 15-year sentence for the rape, managed to escape from the Mazaruni prison compound. Wong, also known as “Ben Laden,” was charged…
Wanted man found with ammo, marijuana- offers $350,000 bribe to Police
Police of Regional Division 4C, during an intelligence led operation were able to arrest a man wanted for murder and robbery under arms at his residence. Jamal Anthony Hazel, a…
Hope Lowlands Farmer pleads guilty to ‘Sexual Assault’ charge, fined $35,000
A 32-year-old Farmer appeared in court facing charges for sexual assault and threatening behavior. Harrinarine Ramlall of Hope Lowlands, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Tuesday and appeared before Magistrate…