2019 NGSA pupils urged to focus on succeeding
The National Grade Six Assessment started today and Minister of Education, Ms. Nicolette Henry, along with the Chief Education Officer, Mr. Marcel Hutson, visited...
Guyana Online Academy now offering marine training for oil sector
In an effort to support the development of Guyana’s expanding maritime and offshore industries, AA Maritime and Offshore Training Institute (AAMOTI) and the government...
UG project harnessing ‘genius spark’ for STEM in young students-Vice Chancellor
The Regional Accelerator for STEM Students Readiness (RASSR) project is making waves by identifying and nurturing children with a ‘genius spark’.
During an episode of...
Construction underway on new $560.7M St Mary’s Secondary School
Construction is currently underway on the new $560.7 million St Mary’s Secondary School, at its previous location on Brickdam, Georgetown.
When completed, the school will...
Distribution of $40,000 education cash grant to commence on June 5
Over 214,000 children from public and private schools will soon benefit from the annual ‘Because We Care’ cash grant coupled with the school uniform...
Mandatory Human Relations Programme for UG Staff, Students
The University of Guyana’s Academic Board and Council has unanimously endorsed the rollout of an innovative and far- reaching programme aimed at supporting exposure,...
Govt. refuses to de-recognize Teacher’s Union despite poor financial track record
Despite concerns over its lack of financial transparency spanning nearly 35 years, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government will not de-recognize the...
Smart classroom for all hinterland, riverine communities by year-end
The Ministry of Education’s ‘Smart Classroom’ initiative is expected to be implemented in every hinterland and riverine community by the end of this year....
Twelve teachers complete Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education
Twelve teachers from schools across the coast are the first batch of persons who have completed their Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education offered...
Old-age pension increases to $60,000 + financial support for transportation – Pres. Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday evening announced his party’s plans to introduce a new $50,000 grant per year for every pensioner to...
