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Attempt to force negotiations for 2019-2023 pay hike: High Court has no jurisdiction to grant GTU’s applications – Judge rules

Days after the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) approached the High Court asking for the court, among other things, to order the Government to negotiate salary increases for teachers for the period 2019 to 2023, Justice Sandil Kissoon on Tuesday ruled that the court has no such jurisdiction.

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GTU withdraws ‘ridiculous’ challenge on teachers’ salary increases for 2019-2023

The application was withdrawn on Tuesday in the Demerara High Court by the union’s attorney, Darren Wade, before Justice Sandil Kissoon who granted him leave to do same.

The GTU had moved to the High Court to declare that the GTU has a right to negotiate from 2019 to 2023, and the refusal to do so constitutes a breach of the union’s and its members’ right to collective bargaining.

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CEO rescinds circular, was not held in contempt of court

IN response to misinformation being spread by certain media outlets, Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Anil Nandlall, used social media on Wednesday to set the record straight regarding a circular issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Saddam Hussain.

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‘Political motives’ behind teachers’ strike – says AG Nandlall

– highlights salary comparisons with other public sector employees
IN relation to the ongoing strike organised by teachers, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has expressed profound concerns regarding the

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Deadline looms: Venezuela yet to submit counter-memorial in border controversy case

– AG Nandlall informs Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations
VENEZUELA has not yet filed its counter-memorial as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gets ready to hear the merits of Guyana’s case, which seeks a final and binding

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Gov’t assiduously working to create modern legislative framework – AG Nandlall

Guyana is assiduously working to create a modern legislative framework, a strong legal institution and systems to ensure the achievement of these imperatives.

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Drastic measures needed to rein in reckless road users – AG

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has signalled that the Government is reviewing its existing laws and considering drastic measures, in order to rein in reckless road users who break the laws, whether through

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Frivolous’ legal cases draining judicial resources – AG says ; urges courts to take proactive stance

ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC., has raised serious concerns over the increasing number of “frivolous and vexatious” legal cases being filed against the state and has called

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Electoral Fraud Cases…

AG supports consolidation, urges expedited trials
THE long-awaited trials related to electoral fraud cases in Guyana involving former District Four Returning Officer

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