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"We fear nothing," is what the General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) had to say in response to an anonymous request for an investigation into its finances. Coretta McDonald told News Room that the GTU has no issue with…

By Devina Samaroo The Ministry of Education Wednesday afternoon turned down a proposal made by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) in exchange for the calling off of a countrywide strike, according to Union President, Mark Lyte. The…

As a result of a gunshot wound to his thigh, former murder accused, Leon Duncan was on Wednesday lifted into the courtroom of Magistrate Judy Latchman to answer charges of robbery among others. Duncan, known as "Whistle" or "World Boss,”…

Teachers are willing to call off a countrywide strike only if a request by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) for arbitration is accepted, among others. Mandatory conciliatory talks are currently ongoing between the GTU and the Ministry of…

A Post Mortem Examination (PME) conducted on the body of 72-year-old Krishnachand Dabee on Wednesday found that he died from blunt trauma to head, fractured neck and spine. The PME was conducted by Dr Nehaul Singh and the body was handed…

By Bibi Khatoon One day after the Education Ministry announced its contingency plan to deal with the teachers strike, parents have raised concerns about whether it is the best approach to the situation. On Monday, the Ministry…

A homeowner could be charged with negligent behaviour for causing the State and other citizens millions of dollars after he drilled an unauthorised Well which caused tremendous damage to his and nearby properties at Diamond, East Bank…

The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) is calling for the enforcement of the Juvenile Justice Bill and by extension, the release of youths from juvenile holding facilities who were held for Wandering. At a press conference on Monday,…

The Ministry of the Presidency has announced the appointment of Matthew Wilks - an experienced senior oil and gas business developer and negotiator – as the Oil and Gas Adviser in the Department of Energy. A statement from the Government…

Approximately a month after he and his wife were tied up and beaten by bandits, a 72-year-old man was found dead at his Annandale, East Coast Demerara home on Monday night. Krishnachand Dabee, was found lying face up in his yard at…