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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…
Pay adjustment, housing to be included in ‘comprehensive’ package for teachers– President announces
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the government is working to deliver “comprehensive packages” for teachers across the country.
President Ali acknowledged the commitment and hard work of the teachers.
“We are…
UG students being snapped up to meet labour demands but Vice-Chancellor seeks more support
Students and graduates of the University of Guyana (UG) are being recruited quickly to meet labour demands in several sectors and with this growing interest, the university’s Vice- Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohamed- Martin, is advocating…
Guyana lost over US$1 trillion with graduates moving abroad
It is estimated that Guyana lost more than US$1 trillion invested in graduates of the country's national university who moved abroad, according to figures provided by Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG) Professor Paloma…
Grade Six pupils promised sound secondary school education regardless of school attained
A total of 15,268 pupils are expected to sit the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) that got underway on Wednesday.
Though this high-stakes assessment determines what secondary schools the pupils will be placed in, Education Minister…
Spanish translations, breakfast and other support for 15,000+ pupils writing NGSA
A total of 15,268 pupils are registered to write the 2023 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on Wednesday and Thursday and the Ministry of Education is rolling out several measures to support them.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand…