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...
Over 600 graduates shine at Secondary Competency Certificate Programme graduationThe Ministry of Education proudly celebrated the success of over 600 students who graduated from the Secondary Competency Certificate Program...
$12M Quiko Primary School commissioned in Reg. 9A new chapter in the educational development of Quiko Village was written with the official commissioning of the Quiko Primary...
$13M Moco Moco Nursery School commissioned in Reg. 9In a landmark development for early childhood education in hinterland communities, the Ministry of Education officially inaugurated the Moco Moco...
Youth, community development projects for Kato – President AliKato Village situated in the North Pakaraimas of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), will benefit from key development initiatives, including youth empowerment...
$54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School commissionedFifty pupils from Liberty, Hogg Island, and surrounding villages in Region Three now have a conducive environment for learning, following...
New $215M George Tancredo Secondary School for NappiMinister of Education, Priya Manickchand, recently launched the construction of the $215, 802, 200 George Tancredo Nappi Secondary School in...
Sod turned for new Marurunau Secondary School in Region NineA state-of-the-art secondary school will soon be constructed in the community of Marurunau in Region Nine, providing the students with...
‘Concise’ study notes to help pupils with Social Studies, Science at NGSAMinister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday announced the launch of concise study notes for Social Studies and Science subjects,...
Guyana records continued academic excellence at CSEC examsGuyana has excelled in this year’s CXC® Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, securing top positions among candidates across the...
Manickchand inaugurates new school libraries, engages with parents in Tuschen, Greenwich Park, and ParikaIn a significant move to improve educational access and foster stronger community ties, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, inaugurated new...
‘Deeply passionate about Guyana’ is UG’s top law graduate, Phillipe WalkerPhillipe Walker, 27, the recipient of the Pro-Chancellor’s Medal for Best Graduating Student in the Bachelor of Laws Programme 2023/2024...
Guyana tops Caribbean in 2024 CSEC, CAPE exams; dominate awards in multiple categoriesGuyana has once again proven its academic excellence on the regional stage, securing top spots across a range of subjects...
Sod turned for $1.3 billion Nismes Secondary SchoolThe Ministry of Education marked a significant milestone with the official sod-turning ceremony for a new Nismes Secondary School on...
Math Intervention Campaign launched in EssequiboMinister of Education, Priya Manickchand has emphasised the crucial role of parents in ensuring their children utilise the available resources,...
Student who moved to Guyana from Venezuela is UG’s ValedictorianShaneeza Persaud, this year’s University of Guyana Valedictorian, has a story that reflects resilience, hard work, and an inspiring journey...
UG celebrates five first-generation graduatesThis graduation season at the University of Guyana, we honour the incredible journeys of those who are the first in...
After girl suffers severe bullying & assault, mother calls for security checks at schoolsShonette Deamil, a mother of six who re-migrated from Venezuela to Guyana, wants stricter safety measures in schools after her...
Siblings to graduate side by side from UGFor two pairs of siblings, this year’s graduation at the University of Guyana marks an extraordinary moment of family pride...
