Business View Caribbean - Feb 2024

Source- www.thecaribbeannewsnow.com, Caribbean News Editor, First Published Feb 10, 2024 Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pleaded with teachers to exercise patience as the government continues to improve the working conditions for every worker category. He was speaking at the Guyana Technical Training College Facility Stimulator opening in Port Mourant on Friday. He said the government is building out a robust framework to elevate the type of education that is meted out in Guyana to a world-class level. Some teachers nationwide have been engaged in an industrial action, prompted by the Guyana Teachers Union. According to the president, this strike appears to be purely political, and not influenced by genuine concern for the well-being of teachers. He urged the nation’s educators to avoid being used as political pawns and reminded them of the government’s unwavering love, respect, and appreciation of their sterling contributions to the country. The Guyanese leader also encouraged them to focus on the subsequent developments in the medium term. “Everybody believes that all our resources are available now. In 2027, the country’s real revenue growth will be seen. And I have said to our teachers, nurses, and public servants that we are committed to giving them the best life possible. There is no need to politicise. Surely, the present situation with the teachers has been overtaken by political expediency,” he said. PRESIDENT ALI SAYS GOV’T COMMITTED TO IMPROVINGWORKING CONDITIONS OPENING L INES According to President Ali, the government is working to enhance the welfare packages of all categories of workers gradually. This approach is designed to foster sustainable wealth and boost the net value of all Guyanese 9 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02