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...
‘It is important that children return to school’ – UNICEF rep.There are numerous risks children may be exposed to if they are kept out of schools for long periods of...
Texila American University to host annual career day-open houseProspective students will have the chance to learn more about various degree programs and career-building opportunities available at Texila American...
Pfizer vaccines only for children now- Manickchand says as GTU plans to make requestPresident of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) Mark Lyte said that some teachers, who are not yet vaccinated, are interested...
More than 5,000 given parental permission to get Pfizer vaccinesBy Vishani Ragobeer As the rollout of the US-made Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines got underway for children on Thursday, Minister of...
Some unvaccinated teachers interested in Pfizer vaccine; GTU to advocate for free COVID-19 testsThere are some teachers who have not taken a COVID-19 vaccine as yet but have signalled their interest in taking...
Some 536 pupils were absent from NGSAMinister of Education Priya Manickchand says that some 536 pupils were absent from this year’s sitting of the National Grade...
‘Do the responsible thing’- Manickchand encourages GTU to help safeguard children’s healthThere have been concerns over the Guyana Teachers’ Union’s support for certain vaccination requirements to ensure the safe reopening of...
Employees without vaccination card, negative PCR test asked to leave Education Ministry buildingThe Ministry of Education has confirmed that a few employees were asked to leave the ministry’s 21 Brickdam office on...
Unvaccinated children will be allowed to attend physical classes – ManickchandThough the Ministry of Education is strongly encouraging parents to give consent for their children to get the Pfizer COVID-19...
20 years later: persons can now apply for teaching positions onlineThe Teaching Service Commission (TSC) launched its online application process for teachers on Tuesday, ending 20 years of lengthy manual...
Unvaccinated teachers to submit weekly PCR test; union disagrees with vaccine requirementsSchools are expected to open on September 6 and the Ministry of Education says that teachers who do not wish...
Some schools will reopen for physical classes on Sept. 6The long-awaited return to schools for physical classes draws nearer as the Ministry of Education on Monday announced that some...
Manickchand implores NGSA markers to take great care, seek clarifications(STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION) (August 19, 2021) – The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2021 has successfully come...
Education Ministry engages headteachers on vaccination of studentsThe Government of Guyana has announced that a shipment of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Guyana...
Guyana needs ‘cadre of skilled thinkers’ to lead its modernisation- EdghillMinister of Public Works Juan Edghill says Guyana needs a “high cadre of skilled thinkers” among its human resources to...
EU gifts UG equipment as investment for studentsThe University of Guyana’s capacity to provide more support to its students, especially those with challenges and disabilities, was boosted...
6,000 scholarships awarded under GOAL initiativeThe Ministry of Public Service (PSM) has awarded 6,000 scholarships through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) – a...
Health Minister encourages teachers to get vaccinatedMinister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is appealing to teachers to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and students...
