SATURDAY 24th December, 2022
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No. 106944
‘Retro’ salaries, pensions and bonuses paid - over 52,000 receive payout in time for Christmas
MORE than 52,000 public servants, teachers, members of the disciplined services, and government pensioners have received their 2022 salary increases, which represents payment of the
eight per cent retroactive salary increase announced by President Irfaan Ali on November 17, along with the substantive December salaries and pensions. This is according to
the Ministry of Finance, which said in a statement on Friday that its staff worked around the clock to ensure that the money was available before Christmas. FULL STORY ON PAGE 3
Police ranks celebrating after President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced earlier this month, a number of significant salary increases (Guyana Police Force photo)
Cuba stands at the pinnacle of selflessness, sacrifice - President Ali hails nation’s ‘massive contributions’ to Guyana’s development PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali praised the valued connection between Guyana and Cuba at a reception honouring the 50th Anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries on Thursday evening at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre. President Ali highlighted that Cuba has made “massive contributions” to the development of Guyana, especially in the health sector through the training of thousands of healthcare workers.
(Office of the President photo)
He said that when selflessness and sacrifice are reflected, Cuba stands at the pinnacle. This, the President said, is a testament to the people of Cuba being committed to the causes of humanity, uplifting lives and making the world a better place. “Today, as we celebrate 50 years of strong friendship, on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana I wish the President, Government and people of Cuba the best of health, prosperity and success,” Dr. Ali said.
A commemorative stamp to mark the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic relations was also unveiled. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips; the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Todd; other Ministers of the Government; the Cuban Ambassador to Guyana, Narciso Reinaldo Socorro and members of the diplomatic community were also at the event. FULL STORY ON PAGE 3
US$50M AC Hotels GPF undergoing Guyana, Brazil have lion’s share Marriott to create significant upgrades, rapid transformation of oil production over 200 jobs - construction underway with in Latin America eyes set on 2024 completion – ‘Top Cop’ Hicken SEE PAGE
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