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...
Gov’t breaks ground for two state-of-the-art schools at Houston and DiamondMinister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Friday officially turned the sod for the construction of two modern schools—a secondary school...
‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution commences in additional regions The ‘Because We Care’ school cash grant distribution commenced in Regions Three, Four and Six this week. Parents and guardians...
Nearly 2,000 to graduate from GOAL as Gov’t doubles scholarship commitmentSenior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, on...
UG probes allegations against lecturer after parent complaintThe University of Guyana (UG) has launched an investigation following a complaint posted on Facebook by a parent of a...
TVET’s role in nationwide development recognised amid BIT 115th anniversaryLabour Minister Joseph Hamilton on Tuesday said Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a fundamental tool for employment opportunities...
Women heavily involved in technical training programmesThe Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues to explore more training opportunities for persons but already noted that some 60...
Ministry to terminate contract for Micobie Sec. School over delaysMinister of Education Priya Manickchand announced on Thursday that the Ministry of Education is moving to terminate the contract for...
Education cash grant distribution kicks off in Region Two, parents hail efficient processSome $706 million in ‘Because We Care’ cash grants will be distributed across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) in 2025. The parents...
Students learn about measurement standards, regulationsStudents attached to seven technical institutions across Guyana were trained on Tuesday to help them better understand the importance of...
Better accommodations for teachers, students in Region SevenImproving access to secondary education in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is underway with a new Bartica student dormitory as well as...
Distribution of ‘Because We Care’ cash grant starts Parents and guardians in Regions Seven and Nine started receiving the $50,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, alongside the $5,000...
No major setbacks in schools after unrest – ManickchandMinister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday acknowledged that there were disruptions to schools following the unrest sparked by the...
CSEC, CAPE exams start on ThursdayStatement from the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on the commencement of written CSEC examinations. “The first written CXC exams...
NGSA results to be announced in June – ManickchandEducation Minister Priya Manickchand on Wednesday said the results for this year’s sitting of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA)...
UG sees surge in applications as gov’t rolls out free tertiary educationThe prestigious University of Guyana (UG) continues to receive applications for the 2025/2026 academic year, with more than 1200 applications...
President commissions two new secondary schools in Reg. 9President Irfaan Ali commissioned two new secondary schools in Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) on Saturday, highlighting significant progress...
Construction of Bamia Primary School ‘in final stage of completion’ See below the full release from St8tment Investment Inc.: The Bamia Primary School, a flagship educational project in Region 10,...
Highest turnout for NGSA since COVIDMinister of Education Priya, at the end of the first day of the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), announced...
