Residents of Warapoka in the Moruca sub-district, Region One, were assured of the government’s plans to upgrade the road network in the community, providing greater accessibility and significant relief. This assurance was provided by Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley, during the handing-over ceremony of 10 houses last weekend. “We are going to try our best […]
The Amerindian Village Elections started on Wednesday, May 15 with around 16 new toshaos, deputy toshaos, senior councillors, and councils elected across the various administrative regions. In Santa Rosa Village in the Moruca sub-district, Region One residents headed to the polls and elected young and vibrant Raul Hendrick as their new leader. Meanwhile, Derrick John, […]
A new magistrate’s court will be constructed at Tuschen, in Region Three to expand the reach of justice to residents, thereby ensuring Guyana’s judiciary can manage the hike in the number of cases. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, made the disclosure, during the commissioning ceremony of the new wing […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC, has expressed concerns about the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) and its recent demand for a salary increase before ending the ongoing strike. Nandlall believes that this demand reflects a lack of interest in conciliation and resolving issues beforehand, enphasising the need for both parties […]
– ‘Will continue to show leadership to the world’ – President Ali With democracy reigning, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has grown exponentially over the past years, managing to reap continuous success on the global scale in various areas. This position was emphasised by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday evening during the book launch […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has strongly criticised the Guyana Teachers’ Union’s (GTU) demand for a 20 per cent salary increase before teachers return to the classrooms. Minister Manickchand labeled the plea as an unreasonable and deliberate attempt to obstruct conciliation and impede progress in resolving the ongoing issue. During a press conference on Wednesday, […]
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is taking proactive steps to address the recent refusal of dairy products by Trinidad and Tobago from one of Guyana’s leading producers. This was according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during an event at the ministry’s Regent Street office, where he assured that the matter is receiving close […]
In a landmark decision, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has overturned the ruling of Guyana’s Court of Appeal, granting the government the right to intervene in the legal battle alongside ExxonMobil and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning an unlimited parent company guarantee for potential oil spills. A parental guarantee, whether limited or unlimited, […]
The Ministry of Education is appalled at the recent release from the Guyana Teachers’ Union. Both because of its inaccurate contents as well as its breach of agreement made between the parties not to speak publicly while the matter is being conciliated. The conciliation process was initiated by the Ministry of Education in keeping with […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has assured swift intervention to address the deteriorating condition of Silver Hill’s main access road along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Minister Edghill made the announcement during an engagement with the residents and operators on Tuesday. This follows concerns raised by the community’s chairperson regarding the impact of nearby loam […]