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Parents who assaulted teachers restricted from all schools
After two recent reports of teachers being assaulted by parents at schools, the Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Tuesday said one of the students was transferred to ensure that the parent in question cannot interact with the teacher.…
Christ Church Secondary students to be placed at CPCE
Following discussions between the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand and the parents of the now displaced students of the Christ Church Secondary School that was destroyed by fire last week, it was decided that the students will be…
BUDGET 2023: Each child to get $40,000 as ‘Because We Care’ cash grant increases
This year, it is expected that each school-aged child will receive $40,000 as the government plans to increase the Ministry of Education’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant to $35,000.
With the cash grant, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh…
BUDGET 2023: Facilities for fire-affected students, feeding programmes part of $94.4B education…
The education sector received a massive $94.4 billion allocation in the 2023 National Budget and Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh noted that significant sums will be directed towards providing accommodation for fire-affected students,…
National Science Fair winners tour SBM Offshore
On January 13, the winners of the National Science Fair, accompanied by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, the Honourable Charles S. Ramson, visited SBM Offshore’s office on Sheriff Street, Georgetown.
This visit is aligned with the…
Christ Church teachers asked to engage students online
The Ministry of Education engaged teachers and ancillary staff of the Christ Church secondary school to discuss the way forward and has committed to ensuring that the staff and students are adequately accommodated in the shortest possible…
Parent claims teacher broke ruler on child’s hand amid beating
The woman involved in a scuffle with a teacher at the St Angela’s Primary School in Georgetown and later arrested on Thursday claims the teacher broke a ruler on her son’s hand while scolding him and later refused to apologise.
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Christ Church School fire: CSEC students will be prioritized
Hours after a fire destroyed the Christ Church Secondary School, Education Minister Priya Manickchand said options are being considered to prioritise finding alternative accommodation for the students preparing for the Caribbean Secondary…
Massive fire engulfs Christ Church Secondary School
Firefighters are trying to contain a major fire that erupted at the Christ Church Secondary School in Georgetown on Thursday afternoon.
This is the second fire within a week at the school.
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn had…
Teacher assaulted at St Angela’s Primary school
A teacher was physically assaulted by a parent at the St Angela’s Primary School located in Georgetown on Thursday while teachers and parents participated in a solidarity movement to stop violence against teachers.
The teacher, whose…