Applications to study at CPCE increase threefold

- 2,122 applicants already accepted

Area of ‘Special Education Needs’ to be improved comprehensively

–Education Minister says

MINISTER of Education, Priya Manickchand, led a team from the Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, to engage teachers who teach at Special Education Needs (SEN) schools across the country.

Assist Grade Six children to overcome weaknesses – Education Minister urges teachers

Following a virtual meeting with grade six teachers from across Guyana on Tuesday, the Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that the 2022 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations will be held on July 6 and 7, 2022.

Atlantic Reader Series will reduce learning disparities between Coast and Hinterland

The Atlantic Reader Series, a local book series tailored to enhance literacy skills in students in Grades One to Six, is a step towards reducing the disparities between the Coast and Hinterland in accessing appropriate and adequate local learning material.

Atlantic Readers series launched with aim of boosting literacy level

The Ministry of Education on Friday launched the Atlantic Reader Series Books 1-6 at the Redeemer Primary School.

Barbados lockdown further delays CSEC, CAPE results

The Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) review of the 2020 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) has been delayed due to a lockdown in Barbados, where the headquarters is located.

Better condition for teachers in 2022 budget

— Education Minister

BK vows to complete US$4M Good Hope Secondary by May

Managing Director of BK International Inc., Brian Tiwari, has assured Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, that his company will complete the construction of the US$4.082 million Good Hope Secondary School by May 22, 2021.

Booster programme launched to prep students for NGSA Exams

The booster programme which will be aired on The Learning Channel and Youtube seeks to provide students with the requisite knowledge needed in preparation for their exams.

British High Commission and Education Ministry launches Child Art Competition to address climate change

The British High Commission, Georgetown and the Ministry of Education today launched the COP 26 Child Art Competition. The competition is being conducted under the theme “The Environment and the impact of Climate Change.”

British High Commission and Education Ministry launches Child Art Competition to address climate change

The British High Commission, Georgetown and the Ministry of Education today launched the COP 26 Child Art Competition. The competition is being conducted under the theme “The Environment and the impact of Climate Change.”

British High Commissioner pays Courtesy Call on Minister of Education

The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand met with British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, Her Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner (HMDTC) for Latin America and the Caribbean Department for International Trade (DIT), Mr. Spencer Mahoney, the Caribbean Regional Director (DIT), Ms. Laura Ferguson and Country Director for Trade and Investment (DIT), Mr. Sherwyn Naughton.

British High Commissioner pays courtesy call on the Minister of Education

The British High Commissioner to Guyana Gregory Quinn paid a courtesy call today on the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand at her Brickdam office.

Budget 2022 will provide better working conditions for teachers- Minister Manickchand

─ more resources for primary school students

BUDGET 2023: Facilities for fire-affected students, feeding programmes part of $94.4B education allocation

The education sector received a massive $94.4 billion allocation in the 2023 National Budget and Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh noted that significant sums will be directed towards providing accommodation for fire-affected students, feeding school children and purchasing textbooks. 

Building, rehabilitation of schools a key priority in education budget

With the objective of providing equitable access to quality education to Guyana’s children, a significant amount of the $74.4 billion budgetary allocation to the education sector will be used for the construction of educational facilities countrywide.

Calls for face-to-face learning to resume, postponement of NGSA – as Education Min. hosts webinar

— reduced classroom size, rotation system for efficiency

Canadian High Commissioner pays Courtesy Call on Minister of Education

Today the High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand.

CAPE 2021: Guyana performs marginally better than Caribbean

Guyana has emerged at the top of this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), Director of Operations at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Nicole Manning announced Thursday.

CAPE launched at West Demerara Secondary School

The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand today launched the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) programme that will be offered at the West Demerara Secondary School in Region Three.