FITUG wants income support mechanism for ex-sugar workers in 2019 budget
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is deeply concerned about the government’s approach to the sugar industry.
Just a few days ago,...
Cash transfers would only be considered by Cabinet if recommended by Energy Department- President
President David Granger yesterday said that all matters regarding the oil and gas industry have been transferred to the newly established Department of Energy...
Cost of living skyrocketing under APNU+AFC Govt. –FITUG
After doing an independent analysis of the economy, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is convinced that cost living is skyrocketing under...
Leguan ferry terminal to get $455M upgrade
The Leguan ferry terminal is slated to be rehabilitated by the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD). This was disclosed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer...
El Dorado Gold Project aims to achieve mercury-free mining by 2025
As the Ministry of Natural Resources moves to eliminate the use of mercury in the mining industry, Conservation International Guyana yesterday launched an initiative...
GRA legally empowered to conduct audit of US$900M pre-contract costs –Statia
Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia sought to emphasize earlier today that his entity is legally empowered to conduct an...
Mahdia Primary School benefitting from major upgrades
With the start of a new school term, the Department of Education in Region Eight has implemented a shift system for students of the...
Education Ministry, Teachers Union to hold conciliation talks today
The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) are scheduled to hold conciliation talks today. The Ministry of Social Protection’s Department of...
Substitute teachers involved in Ministry’s Contingency Plan are competent –Chief Education Officer
Amidst concerns being raised by parents and other stakeholders, Chief Education Officer, Marcel Hutson has assured that the substitute teachers being used as part...
DPP appeals dismissal of theft charges against PPP’s Westford, former Chief Personnel Officer
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed an appeal against the dismissal of the over $600Million theft charges against former...
