Teachers’ Strike: GTU proposes 20% interim payment; Labour Ministry’s recusal from talks
The Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) is proposing an interim 20 percent across-the-board payout to educators as the body continues to haggle with the Education...
US$218,000 to upgrade TVET facilities
A contract to the tune of US$218,050 was inked yesterday to facilitate the preparation of final designs and provision of construction supervision services for...
Hinterland school construction remains top priority despite challenges – Minister Manickchand
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand says that the government is still committed to building schools in the hinterland regions despite existing challenges.
Responding to concerns...
Over 250 CSEC candidates secure Grade Ones in eight or more subjects; Anna Regina...
A list of candidates who have secured Grade Ones in eight or more subjects was requested from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)...
McDonald to Jagdeo: “Stop meddling in education’s business”
General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU), Coretta McDonald says the country’s Vice-President, Bharrat Jagdeo should not be “meddling” in the affairs of...
Guyana is first CARICOM nation to secure FIFA/UNESCO “Football for Schools” programme
Guyana has become the first country in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to secure the "Football For Schools" programme through the International Federation of Association...
Construction progressing on new dormitory at Bartica Secondary School
Construction is advancing rapidly on the new dormitory at the Bartica Secondary School in Region Seven. The new edifice will provide students with a...
‘Enough is enough’ – GTU condemns attack on student, teacher by gang in Linden
The latest case of school violence, which led to the hospitalization of a teacher and student in Region 10, has increased fear to a...
Spanish to become compulsory in schools from September – Pres. Ali
Guyana's President, Dr Irfaan Ali, revealed today that Spanish will become a compulsory subject in the country's school system starting in September.
Speaking about the...
Failure to return textbooks can result in students not being able to access future...
Failure to return government-issued textbooks can result in students not benefitting from future "Because We Care" Cash Grants, along with other book-related assistance, the...
