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A look at the top 1% to overall pass rates – NGSA 2024 in graphs
Story & figures by Vishani Ragobeer
vishani@newsroom.gy
Conducted yearly, the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) is Guyana's secondary school entrance examination. Much attention is usually directed towards the top performers…
UG’s council expanded from 26 to 32 members
The National Assembly Tuesday morning approved the expansion of the University of Guyana (UG) Council from twenty-six to thirty-two members, to foster greater inclusivity and more expertise at decision-making levels.
The six additional…
Multi-year agreement for teachers will start from 2024
The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the conciliation process initiated to engage the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) regarding the timeline for which a multi-year agreement should be agreed upon has come to an end.
The…
From Kopinang, NGSA top performer wants to be the doctor her village needs
Dena Pablo is an 11-year-old girl from the picturesque community of Kopinang in Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni). And on Thursday, she was recognised as the top performer for her community and region at this year’s National Grade Six…
NGSA top performer Jayin Kissoon ready to follow father’s footsteps
Jayin Kissoon, an 11-year-old pupil of the Marian Academy, emerged as one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
The young Kissoon scored 502.33 marks, earning his fifth place in the country. He…
Undeterred by disabilities, young Jaden Haripershad excels at NGSA
Jaden Haripershad, an 11-year-old pupil of the Jacklow Primary School, has made himself and his family very proud, performing exceptionally at this year's National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
Despite grappling with cerebral palsy, club…
New St George’s School of Sciences set for September opening
The government said on Thursday that the new St George’s School of Sciences will be opened for the new 2024-2025 academic year, which starts in September.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand while she…
6,000 employment opportunities created for hinterland youths – Jagdeo
Over the past four years, the government has generated more than 50,000 job opportunities for Guyanese nationwide. Among these, approximately 6,000 youths and residents from the hinterland regions have secured gainful employment, thanks to…
NGSA 2024: Maths, English & Social-Studies scores up
Children’s performances in Mathematics, English and Social Studies at the 2024 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) improved this year.
This was announced on Thursday by Dr. Nicole Manning, the Director of Operations (Examinations…
Sod turned for $199M Secondary School in Kopinang
On Tuesday, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, marked a pivotal moment in Guyana’s educational landscape by ceremoniously commencing the construction of the Kopinang Secondary School in Region Eight.
This initiative, part of a…