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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,…
16 benefit from procurement process training
See below statement issued by the Public Procurement Commission:
In a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) conducted a comprehensive training session on…
UG student awarded for designing, building American Sign Language translator glove
Josiah Cossiah, who designed and built an American Sign Language translator glove, recently received the Best Innovative Project award from the University of Guyana (UG).
According to a UG press release, Cossiah, who read for a Bachelor…
Celebration of academia, arts and gala dinner planned as QC marks180 years
As Queen’s College marks 180 years in existence, past and present students will this year celebrate the anniversary with several academic and cultural activities between October 20 and 26, 2024.
A brief launching ceremony was held on…