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Two weeks pay for frontline workers is disheartening under the circumstances said GPSU

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) said it strongly condemns the irregular, arbitrary, anti-trade Union approach  announcement made by President Ali. Ali on Thursday, announced the grant of bonuses equivalent to two weeks’ salary to Health Care Workers. For days frontline workers took industrial actions demanding better working conditions and risk allowance. The GPSU said […]

The relationship between Guyana and Brazil  continues with the state visit of Ernesto Araújo, and Minister of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil

The relationship between Guyana and Brazil  continues with the state visit of Ernesto Araújo, and Minister of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil and other senior officials of that Ministry who all paid a working visit to Guyana today. During the visit, the Minister and his delegation met with His Excellency President Irfaan […]

Guns and ammunition found in Berbice River raid. Marijuana field destroyed

The guns and ammunition were found concealed under the floorboards of a house in DeVeldt Village situated on the Eastern Bank of the Berbice River. The items include one double barrel 12 gauge shotgun #SESPRR, one 20 gauge shotgun #200109495, one .32 shotgun #98015SB, two OPS air guns, nine 12 gauge, one 20 gauge, and […]

COVID-19 death toll now 149

The Ministry of Health today recorded another two COVID-19 fatalities, taking the country’s death toll from the disease to 149. The two latest fatalities recorded are said to be a 69 year old man from Region 2 and a 53 year old woman from Region 4. Both persons, the Ministry said died while receiving treatment […]