“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…
Venezuelan Businesswoman Charged with Trafficking Gets 4 Years Jail Time
Mayelin Cordova, a 41-year-old Venezuelan Businesswoman of Byderado Road, Bartica appeared in court on Wednesday, facing a charge for trafficking of a Venezuelan national for the purpose of sexual exploitation.…
Caribbean Teachers Union Stands in Solidarity with GTU, Urges Gov’t to Continue Bargaining Process
Teachers Picketing at the Ministry of Education, Brickdam The Caribbean Union of Teachers (C.U.T.), a regional union body based in St. Lucia, on Tuesday issued a solidarity message to the…
Mandela Resident Crushed to Death by Loader
On January 6, a John Fernandes employee at the Water Street Wharf was crushed to death by a machine around 7:38 this morning. Reports revealed that the 64-year-old man was…
Union vs. Government: Guyana Teachers Union President Slams ‘Union Busting’ Tactics Amidst Ongoing Strike
On January 6, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education issued a letter to the President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), where they condemned the recent strike actions,…
“We are not returning to the classrooms until an Agreement is met!”
As Day One of the nationwide strike action by Teachers progressed, scores were seen protesting in front of the Ministry of Education Linden Branch. These educators stood in solidarity with…
“This is our last resort” – Coretta Mc Donald, General Secretary of Guyana Teacher’s Union
Early this morning, teachers took to the streets to reaffirm their call for better wages on Day One of the nationwide strike. It is clear that these educators are determined…
Sandy Babb street businesses given one month to correct Occupational Safety and Health Violations
Following the Minister’s vow to reduce workplace deaths and injuries, several establishments on Sandy Babb Street in Kitty, Georgetown were inspected yesterday, by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department…
25% of schools don’t have guidance counsellors
Day four of the consideration of estimates and expenditures for the 2024 National Budget started with the scrutiny of the allocations for the Ministry of Education. Along with the Minister…