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For the first time, hinterland pupils participating in ‘Whiz Kids’ programme
The Guyana Learning Channel reaffirms its dedication to student success with the ongoing rollout of innovative educational programs tailored to support Grade 6 students gearing up for the National Grade 6 Assessment (NGSA) in April…
President Ali ‘committed’ to better salaries, welfare of teachers
Teachers and all other workers will benefit from better salaries and more measures meant to guarantee their welfare, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Thursday night as he ushered in Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary.
The President gave…
Edu. Ministry remains ready to re-engage Teachers’ Union
The Ministry of Education says it remains ready and willing to engage the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) as the strike action enters its third week.
Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussain told the News Room in an invited comment on Sunday…
As students ‘suffer silently’ young Guyanese engage teachers on inclusive learning
By Kurt Campbell
Kurt@newsroom.gy
Over the years, work has been ongoing in Guyana to make education inclusive for children with physical disabilities, but a team of young Guyanese is shining the spotlight on other forms of…
Before strike is called off, GTU wants formal invitation to meet with Education Ministry
Friday marks the end of the planned two-week strike by teachers but with no engagement with the Ministry of Education since the industrial action commenced on February 05, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has indicated that the daily…
Top Guyanese youth awarded in CPGL’s third Green Art & Innovation competition
Read the full press release from CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) below:
CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) hosted a prize-giving ceremony at its office yesterday, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, to recognize the outstanding…
Gov’t spending $15 billion more on wages in education sector – Jagdeo
General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reiterated that the government is spending more on salaries and wages for teachers, especially with thousands more hired and with higher…
Gov’t will defend decision to deduct striking teachers’ salaries in Court – AG
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, last night said the government will defend its decision to deduct monies from the salaries of the teachers participating in the illegal strike action in court, should a legal challenge be mounted.…
From day one, GTU was aware teachers’ salaries would be deducted for illegal strike
The Ministries of Education and Local Government on Monday issued an official notice of intent to deduct money from the salaries of thousands of teachers who are on strike, a move that the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) was aware could…
Gov’t issues official notice of intent to deduct salaries of striking teachers
An official notice of intent to deduct from the salaries of thousands of teachers who were on strike over the last week was issued on Monday.
In the letter signed by the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Education and Local…