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...
Persons who send children home over hairstyles to face ‘disciplinary proceedings’ – Manickchand restates In clear terms, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has stated that any person who sends home a child from school...
In ‘bold & dramatic’ move, UG could allow students to use artificial intelligenceWith tools like ChatGPT, the use of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly popular. And even as some academic institutions continue...
Students benefit from oil and gas trainingSee below modified release from the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC): The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber...
Reg. 3 ‘primary tops’ to be closed as new $93M De Willem Secondary School opensMinister of Education, Priya Manickchand commissioned the De Willem Secondary School in Region Three. The new school will accommodate over...
Unfinished road at Liverpool: Teachers, students prevented from entering school by protesting PTAThe Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the McGowan Primary School at Liverpool Village, Corentyne, Berbice Friday locked teachers and students...
Teachers get grants to buy classroom supplies Teachers across Guyana will receive cash grants to purchase classroom supplies each term, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand announced on...
Guyana’s Rea Harris is Hugh Wooding Law School valedictorianGuyanese Rea Harris is the valedictorian of the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) class of 2023, and she will be...
‘Major changes’ governing SBAs likely – Education MinisterThere are likely to be “major changes” governing School Based Assessments (SBAs), Minister of Education Priya Manickchand said on Monday....
Policy coming to address, prevent violence in schools- ManickchandA policy by the Ministry of Education to address the recurring incidents of violence in schools is being finalised, Minister...
Overcrowding eased, improved output expected as new $95M wing commissioned at Bishop’s High schoolSignificant resources are being invested in the education sector to ensure that students are provided with high-quality education and students...
E’bo woman, fashion designer among four new Chevening scholarsFor 40 years now, Guyanese have been receiving prestigious Chevening Scholarships from the United Kingdom (UK) and British High Commissioner...
Gov’t crafting plan to fix ‘unacceptable’ maths pass ratePresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that the Ministry of Education is creating a new plan to improve mathematics...
Over 300 pupils to benefit from new primary school at TuschenMore than 300 pupils will be accommodated at the new Victoria Lily Primary School at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. The...
Some schools will not reopen on MondayThere will be a delayed reopening of some schools for the Chistmas Term 2023. See below the full statement from...
Three boys from the St John’s Bosco Home excel at CSEC examsThree boys from the St John’s Bosco Orphanage surpassed their expectations with outstanding performances at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education...
Leguan teen is first in his family to excel at CSEC examsMohendra Rambajue, 16, who lives at the Uniform Village on the island of Leguan, is the first person in his...
CSEC results: Manickchand praises dedication of teachersMinister of Education Priya Manickchand has praised the dedication of teachers who have worked hard over the years with students...
Guyana’s 2018 Top NGSA student excels at CSEC Queen’s College student, Naila Rahaman has secured 17 Grade Ones, 2 Grade Twos, and 1 Grade Three passes at this...
