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...
Schools will not be in session for July/August break – ManickchandSchools will remain closed during the July/August break as per normal, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand announced on Monday. Minister...
$100k one-off cash grant, automatic public assistance for children with disabilities Some 1,200 children across the country who are living with a disability are set to receive a $100, 000 cash...
Teachers no longer need to leave school, wait in line to attend UGBy Richard Bhainie Richard.Bhainie@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Teachers attending the University of Guyana (UG) will no longer have to leave school during class...
Consultations begin to transform education sectorThe Ministry of Education has commenced a series of consultations with stakeholders in the education sector to assess the sector...
New hospital, hospitality programme part of Texila’s US$25M investment to transform educationBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc The Texila American University is hoping to significantly expand operations over the next few years and...
$152M contract signed for new Zeelugt Primary SchoolThe Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has awarded a contract to the tune of $152,040,045 for the reconstruction...
All electrical problems at Tucville Schools fixedThe Ministry of Public Works issued a Certificate of Inspection on Monday approving the electrical works which have been done...
Educators undergo training for rollout of renewed curriculumPlease see the full statement from the Ministry of Education below: The Ministry of Education on Monday rolled out a...
‘No need to leave’ – First Lady, CARICOM SG say opportunities ‘ripe’ in CaribbeanFor many years, Caribbean citizens have migrated in search of lucrative employment opportunities but now, the Secretary-General (SG) of the...
Patentia students in anti-drug awareness & gang violence campaignStudents of the Patentia Secondary school benefited from a comprehensive anti-drug awareness campaign from regional education authorities, days after four...
Almost 5,000 people register for training at teachers’ collegeSome 4,600 individuals – the largest-ever number of applicants – have applied to the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE)...
Scholarship programme launched for persons who did not complete secondary schoolThe Government of Guyana is offering a second chance to resident Guyanese who have not been able to complete their...
Attendance at school dropped by one-third during pandemic in Guyana- World BankThe World Bank has estimated that the attendance of a number of Guyanese school children during the COVID-19 pandemic dropped...
Parent of child drugged in school wants thorough investigation A concerned parent of a 13-year-old schoolgirl who was reportedly drugged while at school on Friday last is calling for...
All untrained teachers must enroll at CPCEAll untrained teachers, including those employed, are now required to enroll at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) without...
Guyanese named Best Graduating student at Jacksonville University’s doctoral programmeDr. Brian Sukhai, a vastly experienced Chartered Accountant, added another feather to his cap of academic accomplishments when he was...
Ketley Primary is Literacy Bee champs, wins $100kThe Ketley Primary School in Georgetown retained the title of Literacy Bee Champions on Saturday at the National Cultural Centre...
How a mother’s guidance led her son to becoming a best graduating studentBy Richard Bhainie Richard.Bhainie@newsroom.stagingsites.cc With no intention of pursuing a career in medicine, a young Ashwant Mohabir sought the guidance...
