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22,000 students to benefit from school uniform/ supplies voucher in Reg. 6
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Saturday commenced the distribution of the $4,000 school uniform and supplies voucher programme in Region 6, East Berbice-Corentyne.
Over 22,000 students in the region will be benefiting from…
Ministry takes control of Yarrowkabra Sec. School after contractor finally vacates
The Ministry of Education now has full control of the Yarrowkabra Secondary School site located on the Soesdyke Linden Highway. The Ministry was able to take control with the assistance of the police.
With the contractor, BK…
Teachers on strike at Bishops’ over social media posts
Teachers at the Bishops’ High School in Georgetown are currently on day two of strike action over several posts on social media made against them by a former student.
The former student shared several experiences and that of others where…
Young doctor on a mission to help children in remote communities
By Bibi Khatoon
A 35-year-old doctor at the Kumaka District Hospital in Region One is on a mission to ensure children in remote communities in the Region are educated and he is seeking help to get them what they need - tablets, energy…
UWI Open Campus to train 20,000 Guyanese in 5 years
(CNC 3) - Over the next five years, some 20,000 Guyanese are expected to benefit from the tertiary level education offerings provided by The UWI Open Campus, as Guyana focusses on developing its human capital.
According to a release…
Five teachers, six students positive for COVID-19 in Bartica
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand in her latest update on COVID-19 tests administered to teachers and students, said that five teachers, two ancillary staff, and six students have tested positive at Bartica, Region Seven.
All…
Tears as President Ali immediately fulfils wish of young girl to continue learning
When single mother Shelly Drugan heard that President Irfaan Ali would be meeting with citizens in Berbice Friday, she was determined to get to that meeting; but she didn’t bargain for the emotional moment when her wish for an electronic…
Two students test positive for COVID-19 in Bartica
Two students in Bartica, Region Seven have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently being isolated at their respective dormitories.
This was confirmed to the News Room by Government Medical Officer (GMO), Dr Terrence George. The…
All ‘dorms students’ now required to isolate on campus or be transferred to another school
By Isanella Patoir
Students, who attend schools with dormitory facilities, will now be required to isolate in the dorms for the rest of the school term or be transferred to a secondary school nearest to them, as the Education Ministry…
Edu. Ministry to go after children forced to work due to COVID–19, closure of schools
The Ministry of Education has put parents on notice that it plans to seek out school-aged children who have been forced to seek employment because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of schools.
Subject Minister, Priya Manickchand…