Education
Skeldon Linepath Secondary School student wins SHOUT4Change 2026
Read full press release from Recovery Guyana: Randy Mangal of Skeldon Linepath Secondary School is this year’s ‘Top National Youth Environmental Advocate’ after winning Recover Guyana’s SHOUT4Change Competition. The four-phased competition, open to secondary schools across Guyana to engage more youths in environmental protection and preservation, concluded on World Environment Day, Friday, June 5, 2026....
Disciplinary hearings for teachers seen mistreating child at David Rose school to be completed in 10 days
In about 10 days, the disciplinary hearing process involving two teachers seen mistreating a child at the David Rose Special...
Pupils undertake reading assessment in braille
See below the full release from the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education has achieved a historic milestone in...
Pay adjustment, housing to be included in ‘comprehensive’ package for teachers– President announces
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the government is working to deliver “comprehensive packages” for teachers across the...
UG students being snapped up to meet labour demands but Vice-Chancellor seeks more support
Students and graduates of the University of Guyana (UG) are being recruited quickly to meet labour demands in several sectors...
Guyana lost over US$1 trillion with graduates moving abroad
It is estimated that Guyana lost more than US$1 trillion invested in graduates of the country’s national university who moved...
Grade Six pupils promised sound secondary school education regardless of school attained
A total of 15,268 pupils are expected to sit the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) that got underway on Wednesday....
Spanish translations, breakfast and other support for 15,000+ pupils writing NGSA
A total of 15,268 pupils are registered to write the 2023 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on Wednesday and Thursday...
Accident survivor and GOAL scholarship recipient determined to pursue academic dreams
Eleven years ago, life took a turn for 29-year-old Vylssess Edwards after an accident left him confined to a wheelchair....
‘Get Real with Shameeza’ to highlight more real-life issues in Season 6
Season Six of the ‘Get Real with Shameeza’ show is set for grand premiere on Wednesday (May 3), with an...
Amazonia Mall donates writing tablets to Mocha Primary School
A total of 132 writing tablets were on Friday donated to the Mocha Primary School, East Bank Demerara to improve...
Education Ministry’s Literacy and Robotics programme launched in Region Four
The Ministry of Education’s Literacy and Robotics programme was on Wednesday launched at the Enterprise Primary School on the East...
Despite the death of her mother, E’bo woman triumphs to become valedictorian
Candace Smith, who hails from the Cinderella County of Essequibo, faced difficulties continuing her studies after completing high school because...
Immediate jobs for over 1,400 ‘GROW’ scholarship graduates
By Lazeena Yearwood Lazeena@newsroom.gy President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday encouraged this year’s graduating batch of the Get Ready for...
Despite personal hurdles, aspiring doctor graduates as Texila University’s valedictorian
Fareeda Bacchus, a 24-year-old emergency patient advocate at the Georgetown Public Hospital, has added another feather to her cap of...
Banks DIH to provide scholarships, training to GTI students
Banks DIH Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government Technical Institute to promote student development, academic partnerships,...
UG lowers age requirement for ‘mature students’ seeking entry
The University of Guyana (UG) has lowered the age requirement for students seeking admission to study at most faculties at...
1,400 Graduate from WIIN training
See below press release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The largest group of graduates, totaling 1400...
Efforts underway to improve school feeding programme, encourage use of local foods
In a joint effort, the Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday conducted a scoping mission...
Schoolchildren to benefit as Kaikan gets first radio station
EDYOU FM, the Ministry of Education’s radio station, is now the first radio station to serve the remote Indigenous community...
Aimed at promoting highlighting challenges, Autism Awareness month launched in Reg. 5
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday launched Autism Awareness Month at the Bath Settlement Primary School, West Coast Berbice. This...
