Approx. $140M to be spent on construction of four Region Seven schools
The Regional Democratic Council of Region Seven (Cuyuni Mazaruni) will be moving to construct four schools within the district. Invitation for Bids has already...
Discussions on licencing of teachers to continue this week – Minister
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, will meet this week with other education officials to further discuss the appraisal instruments for the licencing of teachers.
The...
Secondary schools in two districts to benefit from education management software
Secondary schools in education districts, Region Four and Georgetown will benefit from the implementation of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) software in 2023,...
$200M Technical Institute completed in Region 9
A $200M technical institute has been completed at Bina Hill, Annai (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and will be commissioned this month.
The Hinterland Green Enterprises Centre...
UG Foundation holds key to institution achieving world- class status
The landmark University of Guyana Foundation (UGF) was officially launched on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, paving the way for a long-term independent endowment fund...
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...
Govt, teachers’ salary increase pact has “adjustable clause” to payout beyond 27% if needed
While the agreement inked between the government and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) will see an accumulative 27 percent increase in salary for the...
Science Labs being improved to boost schools’ performances
The Ministry of Education is moving ahead with its work to improve the quality of education offered to students in the subject areas that...
Govt. launches initiative to help high school dropouts pursue degree programmes
Persons who were unable to complete their secondary education now have a chance to secure their qualifications and pursue degree programmes under the government's...
Govt. to consider tax-free allowance, housing solutions for teachers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali held crucial consultations with Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers at State House on Monday, during which he indicated that...
