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...
Major discrepancies prompt Guyanese officials to ask CXC to review, change students’ gradesTwo days after the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) released results for 2020 examinations, Guyana’s Ministry of Education has vehemently registered...
Improved performances at CSEC this year; results to be available todayThe results of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) will be released...
NGSA top students say COVID-19 did not affect studiesTwo boys from two public schools – Samuel Barkoye from North Georgetown Primary and Rovin Lall from the Stella Marris...
Improved performances in English, Social studies and Science at NGSASignificant improvements were recorded in three of the four subject areas in the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) this year,...
BREAKING: NGSA results will be announced todayThe results of the National Grade Six Assessment will be announced by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand at 13:00 hrs...
Over 30,000 sign up for free online learning – Education MinisterEducation Minister Priya Manickchand on Friday disclosed that 31,438 persons have so far signed up for free online learning courses...
Dr Marcel Hutson back as Chief Education OfficerDr Marcel Hutson has returned as Chief Education Officer, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has confirmed. Dr Hutson was sent...
Education Minister offers ‘full support’ to Paloma MohamedMinister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday said that Dr Paloma Mohamed has her full support in executing her duties...
Teaching to commence on TV, Radio and Online from Monday – Education MinistryThe Ministry of Education on Friday said that students from across nursery to tertiary levels will be engaged in learning...
31.5% of overall budget for health, education sectorsThe Government has set aside over 30% of the $330 billion 2020 National Budget for the health and education sectors....
Education cash grants of $15,000 from January; uniform allowance to be doubledPresident Irfaan Ali on Monday announced a range of measures for the education sector, including restoring the education cash grants...
National Grades 2, 4, 9 assessments will not be done this yearThe Ministry of Education has formally advised parents, students, teachers, administrators and the general public that the National Grades Two,...
Prime Minister pledges continued support for STEMPrime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips said the Government will continue to support the work programme of STEM Guyana, which is...
UG’s first semester starts online in OctoberThe University of Guyana on Tuesday revealed that the first academic semester will be held online due to the COVID-19...
Africo Selman appointed advisor to Education MinisterMinister of Education Priya Manickchand has appointed Africo Selman as an advisor effective Monday last. Selman was first a Member...
Schools will not re-open in September; Manickchand outlines plans for virtual learningBy Bibi Khatoon Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Friday said schools will not reopen for physical attendance of students next...
September reopening of schools not confirmed, talks ongoingAs the new People’s Progressive Party Government puts its plan in place for the safe reopening of schools, Education Minister...
12 Guyanese medical students graduate in Cuba amidst COVID-19Twelve Guyanese students have successfully obtained their medical certificate and graduated from the University of Medical Sciences of Pinar del...
