December 11, 2024 The Government of Guyana has formalized a two-year agreement with the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), introducing substantial salary and allowance increases for public servants. The announcement, made by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, includes measures to incentivize academic achievements and enhance professional development in the public sector. Residents in Region Ten, […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 11, 2024 Public servants have expressed strong approval of the salary increase announced by President Irfaan Ali, which will take effect from January 1st, 2024. The 10% increase will be retroactive, with an additional 8% planned for 2025. The increase is part of a broader set of measures aimed at alleviating the […]
By Saskia WarrickDecember 10, 2024 Guyana and Qatar are advancing their diplomatic and economic ties through high-level political consultations focused on fostering cooperation in key sectors. The discussions, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized collaboration in agriculture, health, energy, and investment, while also exploring opportunities within multilateral institutions such as the United Nations. […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 10, 2024 Public servants in Guyana will receive a 10% retroactive salary increase for 2024, effective from January 1, bringing the cumulative wage increase over the past four years to 35%. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced this on Tuesday as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance public sector wages and benefits. […]
By Saskia Warrick, December 6, 2024 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has called for stronger reciprocity within the CARICOM trade bloc to address longstanding barriers hindering the export of local products. His remarks came during the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Awards Dinner, where local manufacturers raised concerns about these trade challenges. Lesley Ramlall, […]
By Josiah Williams | December 6, 2024 President Irfaan Ali has been honored with the prestigious Wilson Centre Latin America Award in recognition of his significant contributions to biodiversity and climate change efforts. The award was presented to him during a gala ceremony held in Miami, Florida, on Thursday evening. The award acknowledges President Ali’s […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 5, 2024 Trade between Guyana and China has witnessed impressive growth, increasing by 31 percent to surpass 500 million US dollars in the first half of this year. This significant rise in bilateral trade was highlighted by outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan, during a farewell ceremony held last […]
By Delicia Janneire | December 5, 2024 Guyana has officially signed an air services agreement with South Korea, marking a significant development in the country’s air connectivity. The agreement was formalized this morning during a ceremony held at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, with Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, signing on behalf of Guyana. […]
By Josiah Williams | December 5, 2024 Guyana is positioning itself as a global tourism powerhouse, with significant investments being made to develop and diversify the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, made this announcement at the Ministry’s end-of-year press conference on Wednesday. Minister Walrond highlighted that tourism […]
By Tracey Liverpool | December 2, 2024 The Linden Technical Institute (LTI) celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with its 61st Prize-Giving and Graduation Ceremony held at the Egbert Benjamin Conference Center. This year, the Institute graduated its largest class to date, with 225 students completing Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and Technical and Vocational Education […]