Minister of Education Priya Manickchand expressed skepticism about the Guyana Teachers Union’s request for retroactive salary increases from 2019 to 2023. She emphasized the need for realistic proposals aligning with Guyana’s economic realities while affirming the government’s commitment to supporting educators. Discussions between government representatives and the GTU continue, aiming to resolve salary grievances and promote fiscal responsibility in education. More in this Dacia Richards report.