As the Ministry of Education hopes to get the Guyana Teachers Union back to the mediation table and break an almost two-week old strike, Junior Labour Minister Keith Scott on Tuesday apologised for calling the educators “selfish and uncaring”. In ...
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) fired 12 persons following the discovery of “suspicious activities”. “During a routine internal review of financial procedures, GTT documented suspicious activities which warranted further investigation. GTT’ spokeswoman, Jasmine Harris said police were called ...
See this story at CaribbeanLifeNews.com. By Alexandra Simon A Bronx-based Jamaican fashion designer is the brains behind a line of fancy women’s shoes. Sherwayne Mahoney is the founder and creator of Things II Come — a brand of luxury and ...
The Ministry of Education on Monday night reported that about 10 percent of public school teachers across the country went on strike to pressure government to take a pay dispute to arbitration. Authorities also signaled that steps were being taken ...
Numerous teachers across Guyana stayed away from classrooms at government-run schools, even as the Ministry of Education deployed scabs comprising retired and trainee teachers to cushion the impact of a strike that has entered the second week to press demands ...
The State has signaled its intention to appeal the dismissal of a GY$600 million larceny charge against former Public Service Minister, Dr. Jennifer Westford and her Administrative Assistant, Margaret Cummings. “The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) wishes ...
A Police Constable, failed a breathalyzer test following a fatal accident Saturday night, is under close arrest, the Guyana Police Force said. Sources have identified the policeman as Ryan Persaud. Dead is 23-year old Akemo Anthony of 338 East Ruimveldt ...
See this story at CaribbeanLifeNews.com. By Azad Ali Trinidad and Tobago will host a special CARICOM heads of government meeting in November to discuss the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). The meeting was disclosed by Prime Minister Dr. Keith ...
See this story at CaribbeanLifeNews.com. By Alexandra Simon The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) recently appointed a new head for the center. Longtime board member and former deputy director, Melody Capote, is replacing founder Dr. Marta Moreno Vega ...
See this story at CaribbeanLifeNews.com. By Nelson A. King Former West Indies wicket keeper Vincentian Michael Findlay has been standing up behind the wicket for former West Indies allrounder Barbadian Collis King. In delivering the keynote address, on Aug. 18, ...