By Abigail Headley
Justice Sandil Kissoon yesterday ruled that the Government is barred from deducting monies from striking teachers’ salaries until the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU)’s legal challenge against this move is determined.
On Tuesday, through a court filing, the government had asked for 14 days to respond to the union.
When the matter was called, Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall SC opened by stating reasons why the respondent (the government), whom he is representing, should be given more time. According to him, the application by the GTU arrived at his office on February 16 and the registry usually requires a period of 14 days to schedule a hearing.