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It is hoped that all the benefits laid out in Pantlitz’s letter would one day be on offer for every teacher in Guyana
Stabroek News
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June 28, 2025
Dear Editor, My attention fell to a letter in your edition of Friday 27th June 2025 by Mr. Anthony Pantlitz entitled “Why I believe every teacher should go to the USA”. While the points laid out by the writer probably hold true for many migrants...
Public servants and teachers in Guyana to receive 8% salary increase in July
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 29, 2025
Public servants and teachers in Guyana will receive their agreed eight percent salary increase for 2025 by the end of July, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh,...
Venezuela Rejects Guyanese President Irfaan Ali Statements Regarding the Esequibo
teleSUR
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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil. Photo: X June 28, 2025 Hour: 5:39 pm The Government of Venezuela rejected the statements made by the President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, from the US Embassy, assuring him that he will eventually have to negotiate...
Our greatest fiction writers of all times
Stabroek News
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July 10, 2025
Dear Editor, The Guyana Prize Literary Festival initiated by the PNC in 1987, was a step in the right direction, the likes of Al Creighton and others, deserve this nation’s commendation and congratulations. However, throughout history, we have...
Guyana Mining School hosts hands-on workshop for UG geology students
Guyana Chronicle
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June 21, 2025
Guyana Mining School hosts hands-on workshop for UG geology students The Guyana Mining School is currently hosting a three-day intensive workshop tailored for second- and fourth-year Geology students from the University of Guyana. The initiative...
Guyana, UK deepening partnership on Blue Economy, pollution
Stabroek News
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June 21, 2025
Cefas’ Dr Will Le Quesne introducing the project The next phase of joint work to address marine pollution and support the sustainable development of Guyana’s Blue Economy was launched this week by representatives from the Government of Guyana and...
Guyana, UK deepen partnership to tackle marine pollution
I News Guyana
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June 20, 2025
Representatives from the Government of Guyana and the United Kingdom came together this week to launch the next phase of joint work to address marine pollution and support the sustainable development of Guyana’s Blue Economy. The visit, held from...
Guyana urges UN Security Council to tackle poverty as root cause of conflict
Guyana Chronicle
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June 20, 2025
SPEAKING at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Todd delivered a powerful address linking poverty and underdevelopment to global...
Guyana borrows US$18M from CDF for agri programme
Kaieteur News
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June 19, 2025
Guyana borrows US$18M from CDF for agri programme Jun 19, 2025 News …says 40% of beneficiaries will be women and youth Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CDF Mr. Rodinald Soomer and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh signing the financing...
Wildlife conservation body chairman objects to jaguar as political party symbol
Demerara Waves
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June 20, 2025
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 June 2025, 23:44 by Writer The Chairman of the National Protected Areas Commission (NPAC), Robert Persaud on Thursday objected to the use of the jaguar as a political party symbol. “Turning this national symbol into a...
‘Digital Guyana’ being actively implemented with Citizen Portal, AI platform
Guyana Chronicle
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June 26, 2025
Rooted in innovation, inclusion and efficiency, Guyana is now heading into a new era with several digital and artificial intelligent led platforms aimed at improving access to government services and enhancing security. These platforms, the...
Grid-tied and net-billing programmes supporting Guyana’s renewable energy transition
Guyana Times
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June 27, 2025
To accelerate the transition to renewable energy and achieve Guyana’s low-carbon development goals, the Government of Guyana continues to invest in several initiatives. A Department of Public Information (DPI) report noted that these national...
Inspired by Shane Warne, Salonee Dangore sets sights on dream WCPL journey
India Today
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July 11, 2025
Back in 2023, Shreyanka Patil secured a deal in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) after being picked by the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Before that, the Bengaluru cricketer had already made a name for herself in the Women’s Premier League...
Jamaica environment agency slammed after botched pollution trial
Stabroek News
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June 26, 2025
(Jamaica Gleaner) Mis-steps by Jamaica’s environment regulatory agency that caused the collapse of a criminal case against a company accused of polluting a river, resulting in a fish kill, should serve as a “teachable moment” for government...
Forum calls for urgent reform of copyright law to protect Guyanese creatives
Stabroek News
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June 26, 2025
Neville Bissember Jnr. The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) yesterday hosted a forum aimed at addressing longstanding gaps in Guyana’s copyright framework, with a renewed focus on strengthening legal protections for local creatives and...
Changing demographics require newer approaches to address membership issues in Guyana’s co-op movement
Stabroek News
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June 26, 2025
Dear Editor, The just concluded convention of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) has served to highlight the urgent need to transform our approach to the credit union movement, especially as it relates to their leagues and the...
Pres. Ali invites Canadian businesses to explore ‘untapped’ industries in Guyana
I News Guyana
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June 25, 2025
Canada’s “generous and enduring” contributions to Guyana’s development in healthcare, education, governance, and support for indigenous communities were welcomed by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the 158th anniversary celebrations of the...
Mental Health Court launched in Guyana
News Source Guyana
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June 26, 2025
The Judiciary of Guyana in partnership with the Government of Guyana and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) today launched Guyana’s first Mental Health Court. The Mental Health Court will provide an alternative approach for individuals with...
From Shoppers to owners: Three Guyanese women now run Queens fashion landmark, Knockout Styles
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 26, 2025
From left, Natasha Persaud, Nalini Kublall, and Navita Sainchand pose outside Knockout Styles, a longtime Queens boutique they officially took over in March 2025. The three women, all of Guyanese descent, once shopped at the store as teenagers....
Guyana, CDF ink US$18M agreement for agri project to benefit over 4,000 farmers countrywide
I News Guyana
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June 18, 2025
The Government of Guyana and the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Development Fund (CDF) yesterday signed a US$18 million financing agreement, to kickstart the Agricultural and Infrastructural Development Programme (AIDP) which will see over 4,300...