Preparations for 2019 Children’s Mash Parade underway
The Allied Arts Unit of the Ministry of Education is progressing smoothly with its preparation for the 2019 Children’s Mashramani Costume and Float Parade.
According...
‘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...
GTA trains 48 to deliver quality service, first aid and CPR
Committed to developing community-led and owned tourism, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been providing the relevant training programmes and assistance to prepare villages...
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...
GTU calls for heavy penalties against parents who assault teachers
The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) is calling for strict action to be taken against parents who assault teachers. Its call comes in wake of...
Govt. contributes $1M to boost STEM at New Amsterdam Multilateral
To boost the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the New Amsterdam Multilateral School, President David Granger yesterday contributed a sum...
Govt. “unreasonable” to refuse teachers, other public servants “realistic” wages – Chris Ram
Chartered Accountant and lawyer, Christopher Ram has called the government “unreasonable” for its refusal to pay teachers and other public servants “realistic” wages.
Ram, who...
UG launches gender policy to ensure all stakeholders have equal access to opportunities, enjoy...
The University of Guyana recently launched a robust gender policy aimed at ensuring all staff, students and external stakeholders, irrespective of gender, have equal...
CXC Chairman concerned about low enrollment at tertiary institutions
Chairman of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Sir Hillary Beckles has expressed concerns with regard to the number of young people in the region...
UG facilities fees to be abolished in January 2025 – Min Manickchand
Facilities and other miscellaneous fees associated with tuition costs for students of the University of Guyana will also be abolished come January 2025.
This announcement...
