– Jagdeo says City Hall plagued by incompetence, lacks accountability People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that the central government will continue to work directly with the people of Georgetown to bring relief since it cannot depend on the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) which is controlled by […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced salary adjustments for graduate teachers, an increase in the Remote Areas Incentive (RAI) for hinterland teachers and duty-free concessions for teachers who hold a substantive appointment as a Senior Master/Mistress. This follows the president’s engagement with teachers from across the country as well as representatives of the […]
Public servants, teachers, members of the disciplined services, staff of semi-autonomous agencies and public enterprises will receive a $25,000 one-off bonus payable in December 2023. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement Thursday during a live broadcast, noting that the effort will see some 67,000 workers nationwide benefitting at a cost of $1.7 billion. […]
My Fellow Guyanese, Good Morning. Last year, I announced, the first phase of salary adjustments, which took effect in January of this year, benefiting over 5,000 healthcare workers and almost 9,000 members of the Disciplined Services, resulting in an additional $3 billion in disposable income in the hands of these workers each year. Government continues […]
The $25,000 one-off bonus announced for public servants, including teachers, members of the disciplined services, and staff of semi-autonomous agencies will be tax-free. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, clarified this on Thursday while addressing misrepresentation surrounding the government’s announcement of the bonus. “The grant is a tax-free grant. It […]
In a bid to continuously improve accessibility and connectivity within the hinterland communities, contracts totalling almost $3.4 billion were on Thursday signed for roadworks in Regions One, Eight, and Nine. The contracts will see upgrades to 25 roads, spanning a total length of 282.3 kilometres. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill called for accelerated […]
In an effort to encourage and assess the readiness and effectiveness of fire prevention facilities, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn inspected the Anna Regina Fire Station, Region Two, and the Guyana Fire Service Training Centre at Leonora, Region Three on Wednesday. While at the Anna Regina Fire Station, he was apprised of the daily […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday a series of salary and allowance adjustments that will benefit over 4,000 teachers, especially graduates. The head of state also announced an increase in the Remote Areas Incentive (RAI) for hinterland teachers and duty-free concessions for teachers who hold a substantive appointment as a Senior Master/Mistress. The […]
All four pumps at the Dawa Pump Station, Region Two are currently operational and will help to satisfy the water needs of the cash crop and rice farmers by providing adequate water supply for their farmlands. Since the sowing season is set to start in a few weeks, this will also help to meet the […]
A total of 150 households in Baracara, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) received solar panel systems, in keeping with a commitment made by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach in the village. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, who handed over the panels, reiterated the government’s mandate to ensure every Guyanese benefit from […]