Education
From Technician to Top Graduate: Hugh Park’s Journey of PerseveranceIn 2021, Hugh Park made headlines as the former telecommunications technician who traded his tools for textbooks to become a lawyer. Four years later, he has reached another pinnacle of academic excellence. Park has emerged as the top student for the Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business and International Law at the University of...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
Guyana launches biometric attendance system in schools to track teacher presenceTeachers at some schools in Guyana will soon be required to clock their attendance using a biometric system, with Education...
GBTI hosts Summer Camp- focusing on literacy and craftA local bank is focusing on ensuring its early savers are exposed to literacy and craft during their August vacation....
CXC to launch new CAPE subject; Green EngineeringThe Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is expected to launch its latest New Generation Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) subject; Green...
Ministry sets maximum limit for School Registration FeesSome persons have raised alarm in relation to the registration fees being requested by some schools. One parent whose child...
Findings of 2012 Census shows proportionate decline in the populations of main ethnic groupsThe findings of the 2012 Census, as published in the recently released Compendium Two highlights a continued proportionate decline in...
379 graduate from YEST programmeThree hundred and seventy- nine persons are now trained in the areas of cosmetology, Information Technology, masonry, carpentry, welding, and...
CCJ to implement electronic judicial processesPresident of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Sir Charles Dennis Byron informed participants of the Hague Convention Conference that...
Son of cane harvester tops Enterprise PrimaryThey say any good parent would wish their child/children achieve more than they have in their life. That is exactly...
NGSA top student graduates; parents urged to participate in child’s educationOne of the students who copped the top place at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA); Aryan Singh on...
UG implements Graduation fee; penalty for lecturers delivering late gradesFrom November 2016, all eligible University of Guyana’s graduating students attending the ceremony will be required to pay a graduation...
31 deaths from mining pit collapse in 2 yearsAccording to the records of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 31 miners have lost their lives as a...
Cross-Dressing Suit Set for Appeal Hearing on July 13Guyana’s Court of Appeal is expected to hear the case McEwan, Clarke, Fraser, Persaud and SASOD versus Attorney General of...
Guyana observes World Population Day 2016; “Investing in Teenage Girls”Guyana is joining the rest of the world in observing World Population Day (WPD) 2016 with the theme “Investing in...
More boys excelling at NGSA in Region 6By Malisa Playter Harry Added to copping the top position at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), boys also...
Jehovah’s Witnesses welcome all to 2016 “Remain Loyal to Jehovah!” ConventionJehovah’s Witnesses are inviting the public to attend their 2016 “Remain Loyal to Jehovah!” Regional Convention. The convention will...
50 students to leave the Canje Secondary School with SCCP CertificatesStudents of the Canje Secondary School, who complete the Secondary Competency Certificate Programme (SCCP) will be afforded the opportunity to...
Electronic marking of NGSA proven successfulThe Ministry of Education this year utilized the electronic marking system to mark paper 1 of the National Grade Six...
Gov’t and Opposition extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetingsAs Muslims today celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the completion of the holy month of Ramadan, the Government of Guyana congratulates Muslims...
NGSA Mathematics and Science results fell below previous yearsThe Ministry is yet to complete its analysis of the 2016 NGSA results, however, Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine...
