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UG to start prosecution course for LLB graduates, Police
The University of Guyana will soon begin training prosecutors in an effort to strengthen the prosecutorial arm of the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Monday disclosed that the procurement process is ongoing…
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…
21 students test positive for COVID-19 countrywide
By Kurt Campbell
One week after the Ministry of Education reopened schools for students preparing for examinations across grades 10, 11, and 12, it is reporting that 21 of those returning students have tested positive for COVID-19.…
Distribution begins for $4000 uniform, school supplies voucher
More than 160,000 school children across the country will now receive a $4000 uniform and school supplies voucher to assist with the purchasing of school supplies and uniforms.
The Ministry of Education’s programme was launched in Region…
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…