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Monthly Archives: May 2024

Teachers Union wants interim pay increase, education ministry rules out talks under duress

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2024, 0:50 by Writer The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is demanding a 20 percent interim pay increase before the teacher’s strike is called off to make way for the start of mediation, but the Ministry of Education on Wednesday said the union’s demand amounted to duress. “We wanted to include an interim payout to ...

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DDL must undergo risk analysis, obtain import permit for milk exports to Trinidad & Tobago

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 22:10 by Writer Trinidad and Tobago’s Trade Minister, Paula Gopie-Scoon on Wednesday resolved a trade dispute stemming from her country’s prohibition of milk imported from Guyana, saying that the Guyanese manufacturer, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), would have to undergo a one-tine risk analysis after which there would be no more humbug. “An import ...

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Dharamlall on GY$500,000 station bail as police probe latest rape allegation

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 21:49 by Writer Top People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive and Central Committee member, Nigel Dharamlall was Tuesday released from police custody on GY$500,000 bail after he was questioned for several hours about the alleged rape of a woman several years ago, his lawyer said. The Guyana Police Force said Mr Dharamlall was questioned ...

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DDL, gov’t demand common trade rules after Trinidad rejects milk exports

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 22:01 by Writer In the wake of Trinidad and Tobago ‘s refusal to allow entry of milk and flavoured water produced by a leading Guyanese manufacturer, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), the company on Tuesday accused that sister Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state of imposing trade barriers. DDL Chairman, Komal Samaroo complained bitterly about ...

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Police break silence on sexual assault allegation against Nigel Dharamlall

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 20:05 by Writer Under pressure from journalists and the Guyana Press Association (GPA), the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday broke its days of silence about an alleged rape allegation against former local government minister Nigel Dharamlall. The following statement was issued by the Police Force less than three hours after the GPA ...

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PNCR needs new vision; failed to hold gov’t accountable

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 19:44 by Writer Leader-hopeful for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Roysdale Forde said a vision is needed to stem deep-seated disinterest among youths in that party who are on the other hand, induced by the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) with trinkets. “Your people are losing consciousness and when we recognise ...

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