Gov’t commits to supporting scholars studying overseas amid COVID-19 crisis
The Department of Public Service has reaffirmed its commitment to students studying overseas on scholarships. In fact, the department said that it remains in...
Saddam Hussain is new Chief Education Officer
The Ministry of Education announced today that the new Chief Education Officer will be Mr. Saddam Hussain.
Mr. Hussain has been a classroom teacher for...
NGSA 2022: Three share top position
Three students have tied for the top position at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). They are Jonathan Avery Gomes of Josel Education...
UG free of charge from January 2025
The Government of Guyana will make education at the University of Guyana (UG) free of charge from 2025, fulfilling a key promise from its...
Manickchand underscores need for more schools in Region Three
Education Minister, Priya Manickchand has underscored the need for more schools in the Essequibo Island/West Demerara Region. She made this observation during an event...
Sod turned for new $1.7B secondary school at Karasabai
The Government of Guyana has set aside $1.7 billion to transform education delivery in Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9) with the construction of a...
Gov’t gave out $26.9B in cash grants for school children from 2021 to 2024-...
To support the education sector and ease the financial burden on families, the Government of Guyana has invested $26.9 billion in cash grants for...
Govt. hires former MP, Africo Selman as advisor to Education Minister
Former Member of Parliament, Africo Selman is now employed at the Ministry of Education as an advisor to Minister Priya Manickchand. She began working...
Over 11,500 certificates awarded under Coursera, MOE initiative
Guyanese that have completed courses in various fields on the Coursera platform have collectively been awarded 11, 571 certificates. This is the data as...
27,000 nursery school students to receive free health screening by year end
By year end, approximately 27,000 nursery school students will receive free health screening as part of an expansive programme being launched nationwide through a...
