Last Updated on Thursday, 22 August 2024, 8:38 by Writer The United States (US) is disappointed that only two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states endorsed a joint statement calling for democracy in Venezuela, but welcomes Guyana and Suriname’s support.  “We were extremely pleased that the governments of Guyana and Suriname signed on to that statement. It’s incredibly important to us ...

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 August 2024, 8:19 by Writer Guyana on Wednesday inked a US$1.875 million dollar agreement to begin a high-tech multi-year mineral mapping exercise, the first since 1968, to pinpoint gold deposits and reduce the cost of prospecting, officials said. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat said the work by the United States company, Global Venture Consulting, is ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 21:10 by Writer Lyte is “in consort with government” – McDonald “I didn’t see us getting anything more” – Lyte Deep cracks emerged in the executive of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) on Wednesday over that bargaining agent’s signing of a multi-year salary and non-salary agreement with the Ministry of Education. While the ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 20:24 by Writer The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education on Wednesday inked a three-year salary increase agreement that also includes several non-salary benefits, Union President Dr Mark Lyte said. Those increases are 10% for 2024, 8% for 2025 and 9% for 2026. “The percentages are the same that the ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 20:15 by Writer Former Chief Education Officer of the Ministry of Education, Genevieve Whyte-Nedd died on Tuesday, plunging the education fraternity into mourning. President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Dr Mark Lyte said her passing was a “significant loss to Guyana’s education sector.” “She was always willing to advise on educational issues. ...