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Free text books, meals for Kwakwani students from September – President Ali
From September of this year, children of primary and secondary schools across Kwakwani in Region Ten will benefit from free meals and text books as part of the government’s programme to support learning.
This is among a series of…
New Dharmic Rama Krishna School opens at Liliendaal
Expanding the already existing school that produces well-rounded students, the Dharmic Rama Krishna School has opened a new location near the Giftland Mall parking lot in Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.
The school, which will…
Mahdia tragedy: President says children’s education must be supported as families raise concerns
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
In the wake of a deadly fire at the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School in Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni), some parents have raised safety concerns about sending their children…
$40,000 per child: ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution from Monday
The distribution of the “Because we care” cash grants will commence from June 5, Education Minister Priya Manickchand announced on Wednesday.
The $40,000 grant will be distributed to each child registered in the school system – public or…
Ganja, knives, scissors among items found in schools during ‘Operation Shakedown’
The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday confiscated several items during an operation at schools on the East Coast of Demerara.
According to a Police report, suspected cannabis, knives, condoms, lighters, screwdrivers, spanners and needles…
25 Guyanese to receive maritime scholarships through ACMF
See below full press release by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation:
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – May 31, 2023 - Twenty-five Guyanese will have the opportunity to pursue studies and training in the maritime sector through the provision of…
GTU is being disingenuous and opportunistic – Edu. Ministry
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Education:
(May 30, 2023) – Yesterday, the Guyana Teachers’ Union pursuant to a continuous engagement between the Government of Guyana and the Union, was invited to a follow-up meeting…
Students will not re-write CSEC Math Paper II; leak originated in Jamaica
Students will not need to re-write the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Math Paper II exam following a leak of the paper on May 17, according to the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).
Following an investigation, CXC has…
CXC confirms Maths Paper II was leaked, did not originate in Guyana
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has confirmed that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination Mathematics Paper II was leaked ahead of the exams.
A video statement from Guyana’s Education Minister, Priya…
Nothing to suggest leak of CSEC Math papers occurred in Guyana – Edu. Minister
Guyanese authorities on Thursday expressed concerns over allegations that there may have been a possible leak of the 2023 papers for the Mathematics Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
Education Minister, Priya…