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No more manoeuvering ‘rough terrains’ as Kokshebai gets $14M primary school
Pupils of Kokshebai, Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) no longer need to travel difficult terrain to attend primary school following the construction of a $14 million learning institution in their community.
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Two Region Six schools now powered by solar energy
Two schools in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), the Schepmoed Primary School and the Lighttown Primary/ Nursery School, are now powered by solar energy following interventions from the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA).
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Sod turned for $1.7B school at Karasabai
The government on Tuesday turned the sod for the construction of a $1.7 billion school at Karasabai in Region Nine and according to Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand the school is intended to deliver “first class” education to…
Guyana Mining School offering map reading, navigation course
With the aim of equipping persons, including miners, with the skills to effectively navigate and read maps, the Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Incorporated (GMSTCI) is offering a new, free course.
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‘More concrete mechanisms’ needed to combat homophobic violence, bullying in schools – report
It is believed that violence and bullying in schools, based on children’s sexual orientation and/or identity, is a serious concern and a new report suggests that more concrete systems are needed to combat this.
The report is titled:…
School tours must be done at acceptable places- Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education, on Friday, issued a memorandum to Regional Educational Officers and the Principal Education Officer stating that school tours must only be done at acceptable or usual locations or places.
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Three Guyanese granted scholarships to study in India
The High Commission of India, Georgetown has selected three Guyanese nationals to travel to India for as part of scholarships being provided by the Government of India.
Mr. Delon Turpin, a State Auditor, currently studying Auditing in IT…
With difficulties expressing emotions, young writer turned to poetry
Samir Mohamed, 17, is a physics student at the University of Guyana (UG). His passion for physics stems, in part, from the field’s ability to explore great unknowns.
But he has a passion for something else that also helps him explain…
‘Wheels of progress’ – Education Ministry launches ‘Mash Band 2023’
Showcasing the new initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Education, the 2023 mash band, which was launched on Monday, signifies the elements of development in the sector.
The mash band was launched at the ministry’s Brickdam office…
Teachers, students celebrate as Anna Regina Multilateral awarded CSEC’s School of the Year
The Ministry of Education on Friday celebrated with teachers and parents of the Anna Regina Multilateral School on being awarded the School of the Year 2022 by the Caribbean Examinations Council.
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand…