Govt. fired contractor for $2.6B Hosororo Secondary School – Education Minister

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand has denied opposition claims that her government “abandoned” construction of the $2.6B Hosororo Secondary School. Clarifying the pause in works, Minister...

Guyana has strong case to increase spending on education, health & infrastructure-IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Government of Guyana’s strategy of leveraging oil revenues to fund large-scale development projects, many of which...

Close to 158 hinterland schools being connected to internet

Thousands of Amerindian students are finding it easier to learn, now that they have high-speed internet. The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) has been steadfast...

Trained teachers in hinterland regions increased by 318% – Pres. Ali

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a 318% increase in trained teachers recruited across Guyana’s hinterland regions. Addressing indigenous leaders at the opening of...

79 new schools built in hinterland regions within 4 years; 54 under construction –...

Over the past four years, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government has increased investment in education across hinterland communities, resulting in the construction of...

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...

Over $1 Billion in “Because We Care” Cash Grants to be distributed in Regions...

This year, 8,145 registered beneficiaries in Region 7 are set to benefit from the “Because We Care” Cash Grant, representing a total investment of...

Young people must be trained, equipped for a digital Guyana – Jagdeo

The government must equip the country’s youth to participate in the upcoming digital age. This is according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive...

Nearly 90 per cent access to secondary education for hinterland regions achieved – Ambassador...

Almost 90 per cent of the hinterland population now has access to a good-quality secondary education. This is according to Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the...

Distribution of ‘Because We Care’ cash grant begins on May 12 in Regions Seven,...

The distribution of the government’s Because We Care cash grant, totalling $55,000 per student, will officially commence on May 12 in Regions Seven and...

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