The economic and social development of Guyana and the Caribbean region is heavily dependent on the preparation of citizens in technical and vocational education, Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, told technical and vocational education stakeholders.

...New locale sees mixed reaction

Teachers and students of the Brickdam Secondary School are reportedly pleased with their new abode, at the former St. Pius Primary in East La Penitence.According to the Headmistress, Mrs. Shandrina Welcome-Lee, they are not completely settled, as boxes are still to be unpacked, but she is very much pleased with the new building.

On Friday, September 16, the Ministry of Education held its annual Rally to highlight the achievements and challenges, while hailing the contributions of the numerous stakeholders in education. 

Educators and teachers were honoured for their long service in nursery education in observance of the 40th anniversary of the Guyana Nursery Education Programme.

The red carpet reception and dinner award was held on Saturday at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown. Former Chief Education Officer (CEO) acting, and award recipient Genevieve Whyte-Nedd encouraged teachers and educators to be “leaders of a positive influence.”

Need for Amerindian languages, special education in curriculum highlighted

The introduction of Amerindian languages in the school’s curriculum; more support to address the high cost of living in the Region Seven and the need for special education teachers were highlighted when head teachers, teachers, parents, officials from the Region Seven had their say at the Commission of Inquiry,(COI) into the Education system.

Students of several secondary schools in Georgetown were the first to visit the official residence of the Prime Minister when that Heritage Building was officially opened on Friday.

The rally, which was organised by the Ministry of Education, is part of the calendar of activities in observance of Education Month 2016. The Head of State also declared the second Friday of September as National Education Day in honour of the students of Guyana.

President David Granger believes that more Guyanese children must become ‘A’ students, which means that they must have access to education, they must attend school regularly and they must strive to attain the highest possible level of education.