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...
One year on, Education CoI granted extension
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) which was launched into the state of the education system in April 2016 has been...
Earth Day 2017; promoting “Environment and Climate literacy”, Guyana no exception
By Stacy Carmichael-James Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 worldwide and Guyana today hosted an activity in observance...
Opposition to move motion for removal of VAT on private education; expects AFC support
Shortly after the Government has stated that the 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) on Private Education will remain until 2018,...
Removal of 14 % VAT on private tuition cannot wait until 2018 – Parents
By Stacy Carmichael-James Parents, students and other members of civil society today continued the protest against the 14 percent Value...
UG’s ICT platform boosted; MOU signed with MOPT
By Stacy Carmichael-James The Ministry of Public Telecommunications and the University of Guyana (UG) this afternoon created a stronger bond...
FEATURE: A little boy hopes his love for reading can increase his chances of attending a top Secondary School
By Mark Murray “Sometimes when nothing good is showing on the television I read. When I read, I get to...
VAT regime to be reviewed during 2018 budget preparations; 14% VAT remains on private tuition
By Stacy Carmichael-James The Government following its most recent Cabinet meeting has taken the decision that Value Added Tax on...
Constitutional governance and regular elections are legacies of Guyana’s colonial past- President at book launch
Ministry of the Presidency Photo President David Granger speaking at the launch of the book titled “Aspects of European-Guyanese History”...
Junior Chambers International- West Indies Chapter meets with President
Executive Vice President of Junior Chambers International (JCI), West Indies from Antigua, Ms. Shenella Govia, is currently visiting Guyana as...
Finance Ministry debunked claims of being in possession of taxpayers’ records
The Finance Ministry is refuting claims that it is in possession of taxpayers’ records. During a meeting to discuss the...
Charges recommended against Nursery School Head Teacher for fraud
Charges have been recommended for Head-teacher of the Liana Nursery school, Penelope George for the misuse of security grants allocated...
Natural Resources Ministry warns against unaccredited oil & gas online courses
The Ministry of Natural Resources is urging the public to be careful when signing up for online courses in oil...
Audience walks out on Prime Minister during 14% VAT on Private tuition meeting
After almost four hours which included a late start, a meeting which was intended to be a consultation on the...
NFMU launches Hashtag and Win Competition in lead up to Girls in ICT Day
By Stacy Carmichael-James The National Frequency and Management Unit (NFMU), today launched the Hashtag and Win Competition as part of...
Scholarship application service to be offered online next year
The Department of Public Service has committed to developing an online application process for National Scholarships by 2018. According to...
Police called in to investigate theft of equipment, misconduct of staff members at UG
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Guyana Police Force has been called in to launch an investigation into the...
GTU says no way Government will pay de-bunching monies, demands sit-down
The Union representing local teachers thinks the time has come for the government to come clean, and say whether or...
UG Council approves 35% tuition increase in face of protests
Members of the University of Guyana Council yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 30, 2017), approved the motion of a tuition increase at...
