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...
Bee infestation hits New Amsterdam Secondary SchoolA concerning swarm of bees at the New Amsterdam Secondary School Multilateral in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) has disrupted...
UG students weigh in on future of business financingSee below the full statement issued: As Guyana continues to emerge as a key player in the global business landscape,...
Education Ministry launches comprehensive review of TVET curriculumThe Ministry of Education (MOE) is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive review and rewriting of the Technical...
Gov’t cancels over $203.7M in student loansAs part of its efforts to gradually make tertiary education free, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has written...
Torginol, Cyril’s Transportation partner to treat Sophia Care Centre children to CPL funTorginol Paints has once again teamed up with Cyril’s Transportation to provide an unforgettable experience for the children of the...
Teachers with disabilities receive laptops to support studiesOn Friday, a heartwarming initiative unfolded as nine trainee teachers with disabilities inclusive of current and recent graduates of the...
Revamped competition structure announced for 2024-2025 National ChampionshipsIn what can be an exciting development for student-athletes across Guyana, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced significant enhancements...
‘Don’t assume that we see you and are stopping’ – Truck DriverDavid Persaud, a motor lorry driver employed with a company called Epic Guyana at Houston, East Bank Demerara, explained that...
Saipem supporting women, single mothers this yearSaipem announces the launch of its 2024 Local Community Initiatives (LCIs) Plan in Guyana, by which Saipem is stepping up...
Caribbean schools battle extreme heat: Trinidad seek solutions, Guyana updates guidelinesAs the Caribbean endures a sweltering heat wave, schools across the region are facing a significant challenge – keeping classrooms...
CNOOC, Rotaract Georgetown Central partner to empower children with autism through readingCNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited has reinforced its commitment to education by partnering with the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central for...
‘Massive’ literacy programme starting January 2025 – Education MinisterEducation Minister Priya Manickchand on Tuesday unveiled a significant National Literacy Programme set to launch in January 2025. Manickchand was...
From Harry Potter to Captain Underpants, primary schools get storybooks to promote literacyPopular storybooks, from Harry Potter to Captain Underpants, are now in libraries established in primary schools countrywide. This is part...
Newly opened $152M Zeelugt Primary School to benefit 600 studentsApproximately 600 students are now comfortably accommodated at the new and improved $152 million Zeelugt Primary School in Region Three....
$60M St. Gabriel’s Nursery School officially opens in GeorgetownThe Georgetown community celebrated a major educational milestone on Friday with the grand opening of St. Gabriel’s Nursery School. The...
UG adds Master in Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems to suite of graduate programmesThe University of Guyana has added two new path-breaking Masters programmes to its suite of graduate programmes, set to commence...
President Ali talks up innovation in education at Yarrowkabra School commissioningThe Yarrowkabra Secondary School was officially commissioned on Thursday. The idea for the school was conceived to achieve universal secondary...
New secondary school to transform education delivery in PhillipaiThe small community of Phillipai in Cuyuni Mazaruni, Region Seven, is set to benefit from a major educational boost with...
