Education Ministry considering new ways of assessing Grade Six pupils
Guyana consolidated its curriculum in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and now, Education Minister Priya Manickchand said new ways of assessing Grade Six pupils are being explored.
Manickchand told reporters that the COVID-19…
NGSA results will be available by first week of July – Manickchand
The 2024 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) got underway Thursday morning with 15,488 children registered to write the secondary school entrance examination.
And according to Education Minister Priya Manickchand, the results of the…
Guyanese wins 2024 Whitley Award to expand Indigenous-led protection of Red Siskin
UK charity the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) recognises Leroy Ignacio from Guyana with a Whitley Award for galvanising one of the country’s first Indigenous-led conservation movements and to strengthen protection for the Red Siskin, a small…
Difficult for Court to remove Jagdeo from National Assembly – Nandlall
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, believes the legal action filed by the parliamentary opposition to remove Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo from the National Assembly will not succeed.
On Tuesday, Nandlall said the Court will find…
Gov’t exploring ‘innovative’ ways to get more income in the pockets of workers-Pres. Ali
To improve and transform the lives of every citizen, especially the working class, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the government is currently examining more “innovative” ways in which more income can be placed in the pockets of workers.…
New York pitch installation underway ahead of T20 World Cup
A major milestone has been ticked off at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium ahead of June's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with the successful delivery of the pitches that will be used at next month's event.
A total of 10 pitches…
Charles slams 119* as West Indies A thump Nepal by 76 runs
In a dazzling display of power hitting, Johnson Charles led the charge for West Indies A with a spectacular unbeaten 119 from just 61 balls, guiding his team to a commanding 76-run victory over Nepal and taking a 2-1 lead in the T20 series…
‘It is a criminal offence to encumber pavements, public roadways’ – Nandlall reminds
The erection of permanent structures blocking pavements and public roadways without permission is a criminal offence.
And Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, is concerned that for decades the police and…
Guyana Police Force gets modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle
With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess.
This state-of-the-art addition to their arsenal not only symbolizes…
Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Research Fund announces 2024 call for submissions
See below the full statement issued:
Scotiabank announced that it is now accepting grant submissions across its footprint, including Guyana for its Net-Zero Research Fund. Organizations developing innovative research and opportunities to…