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…
International Cricket Council declares Shamar Joseph Player of the Month
Guyana’s Cricket sensation Shamar Joseph won the International Cricket Council’s Men’s Player of the Month award for January 2024. According to the ICC, Joseph’s outstanding debut for the West Indies…
Schoolgirl attacked, beaten unconscious by older brother
A 13-year-old schoolgirl is currently nursing wounds after being attacked by her allegedly mentally ill brother while walking home in Arau Village, Region Seven. Ranks of the Regional Police Division…
Ministry of Home Affairs ramps up its approach to tackling Trafficking in Persons
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Ministerial Taskforce on Trafficking, over the past month has made good on its promise to fund initiatives in relation to trafficking in persons in Guyana.…
Government will defend salary deductions for striking teachers if called to court- AG Nandlall
The Government is prepared to defend its recent decision to deduct monies from the salaries of striking teachers in court, according to Anil Nandlall, Attorney General and Minister of Legal…
GTU goes to Court to block Government’s plan to cut the salaries of striking teachers
The Guyana’s Teachers’ Union has filed Court action following the announcement from Ministries of Education and Labor informing teachers of the plan to cut the salaries of striking educators. The…
Teachers say they are not feeling the love they show in and out of the classroom reciprocated by government on day eight of GTU Strike
Scores of teachers gathered in front of the Ministry of Labour this morning on day eight (8) of the nationwide GTU strike. In her message, Ms. Coretta Mc Donald, General…