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Manickchand implores NGSA markers to take great care, seek clarifications(STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION) (August 19, 2021) - The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2021 has successfully come…
Education Ministry engages headteachers on vaccination of studentsThe Government of Guyana has announced that a shipment of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Guyana…
Guyana needs ‘cadre of skilled thinkers’ to lead its modernisation- EdghillMinister of Public Works Juan Edghill says Guyana needs a “high cadre of skilled thinkers” among its human resources to…
EU gifts UG equipment as investment for studentsThe University of Guyana’s capacity to provide more support to its students, especially those with challenges and disabilities, was boosted…
6,000 scholarships awarded under GOAL initiativeThe Ministry of Public Service (PSM) has awarded 6,000 scholarships through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) – a…
Health Minister encourages teachers to get vaccinatedMinister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is appealing to teachers to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and students…
Serious focus on ensuring every child can go to school- Finance MinisterSome $577 million cash will be distributed to parents whose children attend schools in Georgetown and Senior Minister within the…
PM encourages parents to use “Because We Care” cash grant on school itemsPrime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday encouraged parents to spend their “Because We Care” cash grants on their…
Over 3000 additional children to benefit as deadline extended for Because We Care cash grantMinister of Education Priya Manickchand has announced that the eligibility deadline qualifying new entrants into the public education system for…
95% turnout for 2021 National Grade Six AssessmentSee full statement from the Ministry of Education below: The National Grade Six Assessment began on Wednesday with pupils writing…
Teachers’ union says will not support mandatory COVID vaccination for teachersThe Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) said on Wednesday that it will not support mandatory vaccination for teachers. The GTU, in…
Positive COVID students able to write exams as NGSA beginsFour students who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or live in the same home as someone who tested positive…
Rotary Club of Demerara, Vieira 66 Logistics support CAPE scholar LangevineSupport continues to stream in for Sherlock Junior Langevine, who has gained a scholarship to attend the highly-rated Stanford University…
President: Guyana’s human resources being developed to meet structural changes in economyAs rapid structural change will occur in the local economy, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that all Guyanese of employable…
It started with Emancipation but now continues with reparationsBy Vishani Ragobeer As part of his Emancipation Day message to Guyanese on Sunday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali stated that…
All is set for the NGSA 2021 – Ministry of EducationSee press release from Ministry of Education: All is set for the writing of the 2021 National Grade Six Assessment…
UG launches degree programmes in food and workplace safety, vector control, environmental engineering The University of Guyana (UG) has launched another four Bachelor’s degree programmes, each of which will help students to improve…
Nine Guyanese chosen for 2021 US Youth Ambassadors ProgramNine young Guyanese, aged 15 to 18, will be representing Guyana in the virtual five-week Youth Ambassadors Program from Monday,…

