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...
GEA upgrades solar system batteries at St. Cuthbert’s Mission secondary schoolThe Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), on Monday installed an upgraded 48kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the St. Cuthbert’s...
First Smart classroom commissioned in Region TenMinister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday commissioned a smart classroom at the Christianburg Secondary School; this is the first...
Education Minister wants children with autism, disabilities in regular classroomsMinister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday said children with disabilities must be incorporated into the regular classrooms and be...
‘Boy/girl school’ remains an option for violent children – ManickchandMinister of Education Priya Manickchand has issued a stern warning for children who may want to engage in violent behaviour...
38 adolescent mothers graduate from cosmetology programmeThirty-eight mothers are now equipped with skills in cosmetology to gain employment or become entrepreneurs in the field. This was...
Master’s in Strategic Development Studies at UG “transformative”- Pres. AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Monday said the introduction of the new Master’s Degree in Strategic Development Studies at the University of...
Mindset change, social skills part of government’s plan for youth development- JagdeoVice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says that the government is interested in developing the next generation of Guyanese leaders and he...
No fixed cap: Jagdeo says gov’t will find money for more scholarships if neededGuyanese have been promised 20,000 online scholarships by 2025 but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says that if more people...
Students’ design of new Harbour Bridge on display at ‘Tech Expo’ A two-day education ‘Tech Expo’ opened on Thursday where the adaptation and advancement of technology will be discussed. The expo...
Problems faced by rural, indigenous peoples in accessing online scholarships being addressed – Minister ParagPublic Service Minister Sonia Parag, who oversees the government’s ambitious agenda to provide 20,000 scholarships for citizens across the country,...
‘Free UG’ not forgotten; online scholarships countering space limitationsTwo years into the Irfaan Ali presidency, the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government continues to insist that although it...
Hair rules: Manickchand says children’s rights, self-esteem must be consideredThe conversation on dated hair rules in schools continues with the Ministry of Education now moving to meet with teachers...
‘Time for a change’ – Education Ministry to revise teaching methodsAs a result of the huge learning loss that children suffered during the two-year physical closure of schools, the Ministry...
First-of-its-kind artificial intelligence, leadership programme launched for Guyanese students Over 100 Guyanese students will benefit from the Spark Programme – an artificial intelligence and leadership initiative – aimed at...
‘Literacy diagnosis’ for each child as full reopening of schools set for April 25 A full return to school for all Guyanese students is set for April 25. This was announced by the Minister...
35 welfare officers certified to provide psychosocial support to studentsThirty-five welfare officers from the 11 education districts across Guyana are now better equipped to address gender-related issues among learners...
26 gov’t employees get GRIF funded scholarships to push improved land management in GuyanaWith $20.6 million in funding from the Guyana Red Investment Fund (GRIF), the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has teamed...
Safe for children to return to schools though some concerns linger – Health MinisterBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc The Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says it is safe for children to return to...
