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Dismissed sugar workers need urgent action, not cheap talk
Dear Editor,
The June 24, 2018 Stabroek News reported that a coordinating committee has been established regarding GuySuCo’s ‘Sustainable and Resilient Communities Programme’ and ‘Alternative Livelihoods Initiative’. For the GAWU, the…
Vishnu Persaud victimized for being a professional
Dear Editor,
It is not surprising that Vishnu Persaud is now collateral damage of the APNU managed GECOM resulting in him being sidelined for a favoured publicly APNU supporter as the new deputy CEO of GECOM.
The Chairman of GECOM and its…
The Ministry of Public Security needs to treat staff better
Dear Editor,
Considering the tragic circumstances currently affecting GGMC workers, you would expect prudent and progressive-minded leaders of other agencies to take the necessary precautions to ensure their organisations are not hit by…
More burdens for the working people as fuel prices on the rise – FITUG
Dear Editor,
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) from press reports and our own observations has recognized, in recent times, the significant increase in the cost of fuel. We saw as recent as May 28, 2018, the…
Govt needs to apprehend sugar confusion – GAWU
Dear Editor,
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), like many Guyanese and even non-Guyanese, have been following through press reports what seems to be heightening animosities between the GuySuCo and the NICIL-SPU. Our…
Message by Minister Hughes on World Telecommunications Day 2018
Our world is changing right before our eyes, and I can say that Guyana has progressed to the point where many people are using some form of technology every day.
We maneuver around numerous apps on our cell phones so easily these days;…
A travesty of justice
By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP
Attorney-at-Law
As a result of the institution of criminal charges for Misconduct in Public Office against Dr. Ashni Singh, former Minister of Finance and Mr. Winston Brassington, former Chief Executive…
Teixeira responds to SARA’s Director
Dear Professor Clive Thomas,
I am pleased to note that you have responded with such alacrity to my correspondence of April 16, 2018. Having read statements made by you and others yesterday at the symbolic march organized by SARA, l am…
Fmr. Post Office Chairman concerned about uncertainty over Cheddi Jagan stamps
I have noted with a deep sense of consternation, the statement emanating from the Cheddi Jagan Research Center (CJRC) as it relates to the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) inability to fulfill its commitments of a philatelic stamp…
Finance Ministry responds to Op-ed by US Ambassador
The Ministry of Finance notes with interest an Op-ed by US Ambassador Perry Holloway, which appeared in the local dailies on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, captioned 'Prioritising a Sovereign Wealth Fund, Preparing for Prosperity Now.'…