About 10 percent of teachers on strike; Education Ministry deploys 500 substitutes
Teachers in Mabaruma on the picket line. The Ministry of Education on Monday night reported that about 10 percent of...
Striking teachers abandoned classrooms countrywide while others remained on the job
Teachers in Mabaruma vent their frustration on these placards. Numerous teachers across Guyana stayed away from classrooms at government-run schools,...
State to appeal dismissal of GY$600 million larceny charge against Jennifer Westford, Margaret Cummings
Dr. Jennifer Westford and Margaret Cummings leaving the Georgetown Magistrates' Courtroom of Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman. The State has signaled...
Policeman, who failed alcohol test, arrested for killing motorcyclist with force’s vehicle
Akemo Anthony (photo from Travis Chase) A Police Constable, failed a breathalyzer test following a fatal accident Saturday night, is...
Decision to scrap jail terms for marijuana possession for personal use welcomed; tough laws needed to punish prison staff for drug trafficking- Prisons Director
The packets of marijuana that were concealed in cut soles of slippers an inmate of the Lusignan Prison was wearing...
OPINION: The return of David Granger-let it be done
by GHK Lall I refer to the online article in Demerara Waves captioned, “Granger hints he is available for 2020...
Granger hints he’s available for 2020 general elections
President David Granger speaking at a news conference on 31st August, 2018. President David Granger on Friday hinted that he...
Jimmy Carter is a “friend”, not a “broker” in Guyana’s politics- President Granger
FLASH BACK: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center election observation delegation co-leaders — Dame Billie Miller of...
Granger prefers National Assembly to appoint GECOM; campaign financing, “ideas-sharing” could be added to agenda for talks with Jagdeo
President David Granger on Thursday signaled that he was open to adding reform of the Guyana Elections Commission and campaign...
Govt searching for more cash to pay teachers- Granger
President David Granger at a press conference. President David Granger on Friday announced that a search has begun for more...
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