UG defers reopening until May 30
Given the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's premiere learning institution, the University of Guyana (UG) has deferred the opening of on-campus...
Govt. looking at ways to integrate Ai into education system – Min. Manickchand
The Committee of Supply today approved $460 million for training initiatives, including scholarships falling under the purview of the Ministry of Education.
As the budget...
National Breakfast Programme now serving 51,000 children
Guyana’s National Breakfast Programme has expanded from 11,000 beneficiaries in 2022 to more than 51,000 students today, according to Coordinator Mahendra Phagwah.
He wrote a...
NO WORK, NO PAY: Attorney General says deducting pay from striking teachers legal
Guyana's Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall has condemned the ongoing teachers' strike as unlawful and conducted in "bad faith." He...
More than 5000 calls, messages were answered via “Because We Care” helpline
Over the last two weeks, the Ministry of Education’s “Because We Care” cash grant helpline has processed more than 3500 calls and 4000 WhatsApp...
Human Service Ministry, Coursera partner to address gaps in education, workforce
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry (MHSSS) on Thursday launched its Gender Gap in Education and Workforce Initiative, a $50 million programme geared...
ERC, Education Minister collaborate for positive changes in society
The Commissioners of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) today met with Minister of Education, Nicolette Henry, to discuss how the two can collaborate to advance the work of...
$54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School commissioned
Fifty pupils from Liberty, Hogg Island, and surrounding villages in Region Three now have a conducive environment for learning, following the commissioning of the...
Govt. in final stages of establishing Guyana Media and Communications Academy
The Office of the Prime Minister, through the Department of Public Affairs, is in the final stages of establishing the Guyana Media and Communications...
GTU unaware of plans to reopen schools in June
Colleagues, there are unconfirmed rumors that school will be opened in June 2020. I wish to point out that the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU)...
