President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a 10 per cent retroactive salary increase for all public servants this year. The president also announced an 8 per cent increase for 2025. This is part of a two-year agreement to be formalised between the Government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU). Speaking at the Guyana […]
– employment within the sector secured – Dr Anhtony A total of 143 individuals have graduated from the New Amsterdam School of Nursing in Region Six, equipped with the skills needed to deliver high-quality healthcare services. The cohort comprises 92 health assistants, 31 professional nurses, and 20 midwives. During the graduation ceremony on Monday, Minister […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has announced plans to construct a bridge over the Makouria Creek, promising improved access between Parika and hinterland regions. The project will soon go out for tender. It includes extending the road from Parika to Makouria Goshen, providing an alternative to the Parika ferry service. Minister Edghill highlighted […]
– hinterland communities to benefit also The Governments of Guyana and Canada have partnered to improve access to safe living and learning conditions for migrant children and those in hinterland communities. This initiative is part of a CAN$3 million Canadian-funded project titled ‘Promoting Safe and Healthy Learning and Living Environments for Migrant and Host Communities […]
The Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) are pleased to announce that, after extensive discussions and negotiations, the two Parties have been able to conclude a multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits for public servants for the years 2024 and 2025. Signing on behalf of GoG was the Permanent […]
The Government of Guyana has signed a landmark two-year agreement with the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) that will result in significant salary increases and improved allowances for public servants. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has since announced a series of transformative measures contained in the agreement including increasing salaries, addressing disparities, and incentivizing […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the critical between safeguarding human rights and combating corruption and noted that human rights are fundamental to the dignity and welfare of every individual. The Prime Minister made the assertion today during the opening of the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Expo, which was organised by the […]
Today the Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) held its graduation ceremony at the Umana Yana, where 36 persons graduated in various disciplines such as Flight Information and Alerting Services and Approach Control. Twenty-three out of the 36 persons graduated as Aeronautical Information Management Officers and Air Traffic Control Assistants after completing 6 months of classroom […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has commenced distributing the 2025 Old Age Pension (OAP) books, aiming to complete the process by January 31. The books will remain available throughout the year for individuals turning 65. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud attributed the delayed distribution to the discovery […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh has highlighted Guyana’s significant progress in anti-corruption efforts. During a panel discussion at the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Expo on Monday, Dr Singh pointed to the visible transformation underway in Guyana, citing new highways and modern […]