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The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education on Wednesday finally reached an agreement, ending months of intense negotiations. The deal, based on a Facebook post from Education Minister Priya Manickchand, covers the period 2024 to 2026. GTU President Mark Lyte and the union’s second Vice President Julian Cambridge inked the agreement with
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The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) confirms that there has been steady improvement of the water quality in Central Georgetown since the press briefing held August 15, 2024, where the company outlined the challenges experienced at its Shelterbelt operations. As daily monitoring and water quality testing continue, the results have shown continuous improvements in the quality
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Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire & Life Insurance Companies Ltd, Guyana’s longest-established, and AM Best rated Insurers are proud to announce the opening of its newest branch in Mahaica (Parcel 3114, Helena No.  1, Mahaica Village, E.C.D). This expansion further extends its commitment to providing exceptional insurance  services across Guyana. The new branch, located in the heart
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall introduced the Deceased Persons Estate Administration Amendment Bill 2024 during the last sitting of the National Assembly and ahead of any debate on the Bill, the Minister of Legal Affairs has sought to clarify the nature and purpose of the changes to the law. In a detailed explanation during his Tuesday
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With $150 million already spent, the government has requested an additional $100 million in supplementary financing to cover mounting legal expenses associated with the ongoing US$100 million lawsuit filed by the Mexican parking meter company, Smart City Solutions. US$100 million is equivalent to about GY$20.9 billion. The request for more funds was made in a
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The Ministry of Education will soon embark on a series of strategic interventions in response to lower pass rates at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination level. The need for these interventions was highlighted on Tuesday, as the 2024 results were announced. The overall national pass rate decreased from 67.37% in 2023 to 63.23%
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Javed Baksh, a 32-year-old man, was Tuesday arrested after he was nabbed with 1,002 grammes (or about two pounds) of marijuana. Police Headquarters said the marijuana was discovered during a raid at 7th Street Bartica, Region Seven. As Police ranks approached a two-storey building in a fenced compound, they saw Baksh run and toss a
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Press Release from the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is proud to announce the introduction of a full female circuit racing class, set to debut at the highly anticipated ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 9-10 at the South Dakota Circuit. This initiative follows the
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Horse racing rivalry will be renewed on September 22 at the Rising Sun Turf Club when the One Guyana President’s Cup is staged. After an exhilarating 16th running of the Guyana Cup, horsemen will be gearing up for another big clash, while fans will be hoping to see their favourite horses come out on top.
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Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation  The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is proud to announce a commanding 4-0 victory for the National Under-14 Boys team in their last match at the 2024 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series. The team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork to overpower the Cayman Islands in what
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