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Education Ministry agreed to discuss, not green light 2019 to 2023 salary increases –…
Facing questions about the engagements between the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education, subject minister Priya Manickchand clarified on Wednesday that her ministry only agreed to “discuss” proposed salary increases…
New Math, Social Studies textbooks to help provide ‘world class’ education
As the Ministry of Education continues to invest heavily in classroom development, two new textbooks that align with the new Primary level curriculum were launched on Wednesday.
These textbooks - Mathematics Made Easy and Guyanese in The…
Nandlall says time has passed for Gov’t to discuss teachers’ salary increases for 2019 to 2023
Arguing that the government’s reasoning is sound, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC on Tuesday emphasised that teachers’ salary increases for years gone cannot be discussed now.
Instead, he said the…
Talks Collapse: Teachers’ Union going back to the Court
Shortly after officials from the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Education Ministry met on Tuesday for a second round of talks after a brief period of mediation, the Union’s President Mark Lyte announced that those talks have…
New $130M primary school for Onderneeming
Children of Onderneeming and surrounding areas in Region Two will have access to a secure and conducive learning environment with the construction of a new $130M primary school.
The contract for the project was signed last Wednesday…
UG’s first female graduate, Bebe Isha Beekie, remembered as trailblazer
“We were all inspired by Mum. She was a trailblazer in many regards, advocating for equality and respect for all, especially women, leaving an indelible mark on those who knew her." These were the words of Dr. Raj Beekie, a proud son of…
Education Ministry, Teachers’ Union agree to discuss 2019 to 2023 salary increases
After the meeting on Thursday, officials from the Ministry of Education and representatives of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) agreed to discuss and negotiate several matters going forward, including pay increases for teachers from 2019 to…
Jagdeo flags GTU’s request for 20% increase during ‘COVID’ as unfair
As the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) resume negotiations on several issues including those related to wages and salaries, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has flagged the Union’s request for a 20 per cent…
‘Exactly what I have been saying’ – President Ali welcomes resumption of talks with teachers
President Irfaan Ali welcomed Monday’s agreement between the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education that brought an end to the strike that has persisted for five weeks.
Dr. Ali and other members of his government had…
Striking teachers to return to classrooms by Wednesday as Gov’t, Union resume talks
Through a mediation process ordered by High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon, the Government and the Guyana Teachers’ Union on Monday afternoon came to a mutual agreement for striking teachers to return to their classrooms on or before Wednesday,…