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Ganja, knives, scissors among items found in schools during ‘Operation Shakedown’
The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday confiscated several items during an operation at schools on the East Coast of Demerara.
According to a Police report, suspected cannabis, knives, condoms, lighters, screwdrivers, spanners and needles…
25 Guyanese to receive maritime scholarships through ACMF
See below full press release by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation:
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – May 31, 2023 - Twenty-five Guyanese will have the opportunity to pursue studies and training in the maritime sector through the provision of…
GTU is being disingenuous and opportunistic – Edu. Ministry
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Education:
(May 30, 2023) – Yesterday, the Guyana Teachers’ Union pursuant to a continuous engagement between the Government of Guyana and the Union, was invited to a follow-up meeting…
Students will not re-write CSEC Math Paper II; leak originated in Jamaica
Students will not need to re-write the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Math Paper II exam following a leak of the paper on May 17, according to the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).
Following an investigation, CXC has…
CXC confirms Maths Paper II was leaked, did not originate in Guyana
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has confirmed that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination Mathematics Paper II was leaked ahead of the exams.
A video statement from Guyana’s Education Minister, Priya…
Nothing to suggest leak of CSEC Math papers occurred in Guyana – Edu. Minister
Guyanese authorities on Thursday expressed concerns over allegations that there may have been a possible leak of the 2023 papers for the Mathematics Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
Education Minister, Priya…
Education Minister visits NGSA marking centre
See below full statement from the Ministry of Education:
On Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand visited the marking centre for the recently concluded National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) which was conducted and is being…
Young Guyanese writer to release sci-fi novel ‘The Beast Within’
By Jessica Callender
Step into a world where imagination takes flight and darkness looms over the remnants of human civilisation.
In the vibrant landscape of Guyanese literature, a new voice emerges, weaving a tale that combines the…
Chief Magistrate Colonel Ann McLennan retires after decades of service
Chief Magistrate and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Colonel, Ann McLennan officially retires today, after a combined 37 years and nine months of service. She is a graduate of the Standard Officers’ Course 17.
Colonel McLennan was fortunate…
The Allsopp name still reigns in lexicography: UG launches first Caribbean English school dictionary
By Danielle Swain
danielle@newsroom.gy
The University of Guyana (UG) launched the Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage School Edition at their second Diaspora Conference on Tuesday.
Published by the University of West Indies…