NIS pension increase from $32,100 to $35, 000

The National Insurance Scheme has announced that old age and invalidity pensions have increased from $32, 100 to $35, 000 per month with effect from January 1, 2020. Public Relations Officer, Diane Lewis-Baxter told DPI, that the minimum rate for Survivors’ Pension has been increased from $16,050 to $17,500 per month. Concerning the contribution ceiling, […]

Guyanese man charged with murder in New York

By Tracey Khan – A Guyanese man has been charged with 2nd-degree murder following the death of a 51-year-old male, according to the Schenectady Police Department’s Detective Division in New York. Ishwarnand Goberdhan called “Creso” 35, of Schenectady and also of Tain Corentyne, Berbice is the accused. He was taken into police custody on Wednesday […]