“I was determined to persevere in spite of severe challenges” – says UG’s 2024...
Shaneeza Persaud, this year’s University of Guyana Valedictorian, has a story that reflects resilience, hard work, and an inspiring journey of self-discovery. Her journey...
CSEC, CAPE exams to be held in July
(CARICOM SECRETARIAT)- CSEC and CAPE students will be sitting their examinations in July this year. That was the decision coming out of the First...
Guyana gets US$6.7M World Bank grant to improve learning in nursery, primary schools
The World Bank has approved a US$6.7M grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the Guyana Education Sector Programme Project.
According to the...
AFC supports heightened security at schools to prevent further violence
While it supports calls for increased security at schools and for the prosecution of perpetrators of violence, the Alliance For Change (AFC) posits that...
Over 10,300 Grade Six pupils benefitting from breakfast programme
The National Breakfast Programme was formally launched in Georgetown at a simple ceremony hosted by the Education Ministry at the West Ruimveldt Primary School...
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...
CXC delays start of CSEC, CAPE examinations by three weeks
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) held an emergency meeting to discuss several matters related to the Regional Examinations. Coming...
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...
Almost 70% of 2021 GOAL Scholarship awardees are women – Minister
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government is well on its way to fulfil its promise to make 20,000 online scholarships accessible to citizens within...
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...
