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The needs of teachers must be balanced with national development priorities

Feb 08, 2024 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – The strike by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) must not be viewed with myopic lenses.  While the demands for better pay and improved working conditions are being made, it is essential to view these needs not in isolation, but as part of a broader spectrum of national priorities.

The government’s holistic plan of leveraging the oil revenues, promises substantial benefits across multiple sectors, necessitating a balanced approach to resource allocation. In essence, the government’s strategy lies in its comprehensive vision for national development, one that equally considers the advancement of education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services, national security and economic growth. This vision acknowledges that the newly acquired oil wealth presents an unprecedented opportunity for transformative development across Guyana. However, it also requires prudent management and equitable distribution

In this context, the teachers’ strike raises complex questions about how best to integrate these demands within the national development agenda. The government is tasked with the delicate balance of addressing the needs of all public servants and not just teachers while also laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity that will ultimately benefit all Guyanese, including educators.

It should be noted that oil revenues are only now beginning to flow into government coffers.

The government must ensure that solutions provided to teachers do not compromise the ability to invest in other vital sectors. The interconnectivity of sectors means that advancements in healthcare, infrastructure, and economic policies are inherently linked to the quality of education.

The Government has so far managed to strike a delicate balance between the promise that oil wealth brings with the responsibility to use these resources wisely, ensuring that the benefits are felt across all sectors.

Sincerely,
Alvin Hamilton

 

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