Since the commencement of the nationwide teachers’ strike organized by the Guyana Teachers’ Union on Monday, several schools in Guyana have remained closed. The strike, which has teachers protesting for higher salaries, has impacted the regular opening of schools. Dacia Richards provides further information in her report.
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