Gov’t using technology to achieve world class education system

─ as two-day tech expo launched

Chief Education Officer (CEO), Dr. Marcel Hutson said Guyana is on its way to achieving a “world class education” system, and to accomplish that, the Ministry of Education is using technology.

Speaking at the launch of the ministry’s two-day technology expo, at the National Centre for Educational Resources Development (NCERD), Thursday, Dr Hutson said, “I think that we are on our way. Embracing technology, whether it is traditional or non-traditional technology has to be embraced especially if we are thinking modernity or modernisation,” he said.

Gov’t working on sourcing 20,000 scholarships

-Ministry working with several top universities

─Coursera deadlines extended to provide more opportunities

Grades 10, 11 and 12 students to return to face to face teaching-learning in October 2021

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Education announced that secondary schools will re-open based on the rollout of the vaccination programme for adolescents aged 12 to 17.

Grades 10, 11 and 12 students to return to face to face teaching-learning in October 2021

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Education announced that secondary schools will re-open based on the rollout of the vaccination programme for adolescents aged 12 to 17.

Grades 9 to 12 students return to face-to-face learning

─ ‘Operation Recovery’ to address school dropouts

Scores of students from Grades 9 to 12 finally returned to full face-to-face learning at schools on Monday, after almost two years of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graham’s Hall Primary 2022 graduating class charged to go forward boldly and strive for excellence

(September 29, 2022) – Graham’s Hall Primary School’s 2022 graduating class was this afternoon charged to go forward boldly and strive for excellence as they enter another phase of their academic life.

Great help

— parents say increase in education grant will enable them to do more for their children

Guyana Coders Initiative launched: 150k Guyanese, others from C’bean to be trained for future solutions

Guyana gets US$12M for skills development, employability project

─ bids open for supply of tools for six practical centres

The Government of Guyana has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) totalling US$12, 252,000 to roll out the Guyana Skills Development and Employability project.

Guyana inks US$44 Million loan agreement with World Bank to boost education programme

Education Minister Priya Manickchand welcomed the agreement and stated that the project aligns with the Education Ministry’s goals to improve and expand access to quality secondary education while simultaneously developing the country’s TVET sector.

Guyana Learning Channel returns to Region Two

Guyanese living in Region, Pomeroon-Supenaam can now access the Guyana Learning Channel on the channel 10 frequency. The Ministry of Education is pleased to report that we now have coverage there after two years of being down. Presently, the Guyana Learning Channel Trust is working to restore access to other affected areas countrywide with urgency.

The Guyana Learning Channel is an important component of the Ministry of Education as we strive to deliver education not just in the classroom but in the homes of our students to ensure the continuity of learning all across Guyana.

Guyana participates in IX School Feeding Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean

Over the last three days, Guyana participated in the IX School Feeding Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean hosted in Barranquilla, Columbia.

The country was represented by the Ministry of Education’s School Feeding Coordinator, Mahendra Phagwah. During a discussion, he stated that the Government of Guyana is keen on ensuring that vulnerable children receive a meal every day and further highlighted the Government’s plans to expand the School Feeding Programme to better serve students in need.

Guyana tops CSEC and CAPE

(December 9, 2022) – The Caribbean Examinations Council announced today that Atishta Seenarine of the Saraswati Vidya Niketan School is the Most Outstanding Overall student at the 2022 Caribbean

Guyana tops regional CAPE and CSEC 2021 awards

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced the 2021 top awardees for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations with Guyanese students receiving the top awards for both.

Guyana’s education system will ensure that “no one is left behind” – President Ali

…commits to improving expenditure, enhancing inclusivity at UNGA’s Education Summit

Kaieteur News – Given the importance of education in the ever-changing landscape of Guyana, President Irfaan Ali has revealed that efforts are already in place to not only enhance its delivery but to ensure that it benefits all citizens of the country.

Guyana’s Samuel Haynes to attend UN education meeting in Paris

THE 2021 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) top performer and former Queen’s College student, Samuel Haynes, will be representing Guyana next week at the United Nations’ Transforming Education Pre-Summit in Paris, France.

Guyanese born author nurturing young minds

Karen Roberts is a woman with a passion to feed young minds with good morals and self- esteem.

Guyanese families to benefit from $3.2B in Govt’s Because We Care Cash Grant programme

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Education will commence the handing over of the “Because We Care” Cash Grant and the School Uniform and Supplies Grant to children in the public school system on July 15, 2021. The Because We Care Grant is valued at $15,000 this year and the School Uniform and Supplies Grant is valued at $4,000, giving a total of $19,000 for each child in the public education system.

Guyanese families to benefit from $3.2B in Govt’s ‘Because We Care’ Cash Grant programme

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Education will commence the handing over of the “Because We Care” Cash Grant and the School Uniform and Supplies Grant to children in the public school system on July 15, 2021. The Because We Care Grant is valued at $15,000 this year and the School Uniform and Supplies Grant is valued at $4,000, giving a total of $19,000 for each child in the public education system.

Hair rules: Manickchand says children’s rights, self-esteem must be considered

The conversation on dated hair rules in schools continues with the Ministry of Education now moving to meet with teachers next but subject minister Priya Manickchand emphasised that children’s rights and self- esteem must be considered.