–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.

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Monday advised that her ministry will soon roll out a new hairstyle policy for school children.

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financing of US$44 million for the Guyana Strengthening Human Capital through Education Project.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Thursday met with the principal and senior staff members of the Cyril Potter College of Education to discuss the institution’s readiness to accommodate preservice teachers in the dorms.

EARLIER this year, the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), the country’s only teachers training college, made a big step in going online; this not only instantly expanded the institution’s intake ability, but it also created many opportunities for persons who would have otherwise had difficulty with attending in-person classes.

Schools will remain closed during the July/August break as per normal, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand announced on Monday.

The rollout of the special COVID-19 vaccines for children ages five to 11 will begin on Saturday, June 11, at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac, Georgetown.