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Aug 28, 20222 min read

UG sets to reopen for in-person, online classes on Sept. 12

The University of Guyana (UG) is set to commence the new academic year 2022/23 with orientation sessions for new and continuing students...

Aug 26, 20222 min read

Over 20 youths prepped for jobs, equipped with geography skills after graduating from PYARG

Several proud faces were on display on Thursday evening at the Helicona Restaurant as over 20 youths received their certification...

Aug 25, 20221 min read

Monkeypox will not stop reopening of schools- Education Minister

Education Minister Priya Manickchand said there is no need to close schools despite the first case of monkeypox being recorded in Guyana....

Aug 25, 20222 min read

MOE will be 'vigilant' on delivery of new North Ruimveldt School- Minister Manickchand

The Ministry of Education on Wednesday signed a $566.9M contract, followed by the sod turning for the reconstruction of the new North...

Aug 24, 20221 min read

CCAC Director urges customers to "be careful" as some businesses increase price amid school season

Scores of parents and guardians are out in their numbers, shopping and preparing for the new school year which begins on September 5....

Aug 24, 20222 min read

Deaf School needed to unlock full potential of Deaf students – McIntosh

The Deaf Association of Guyana wants the government to build a school for the Deaf to reach their full potential in an education...

Aug 23, 20222 min read

STEM Guyana seeks funding for new facility to expand programmes

STEM Guyana is urging the private sector to come forward and support them as they seek a larger facility and more funding to facilitate...

Aug 23, 20222 min read

“Covid doesn’t exempt anyone” – Health Minister warns parents to vaccinate children

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony renews call for parents to vaccinate their children as his Ministry continues to work with the Ministry...

Aug 18, 20221 min read

No textbooks in September for children whose parents/guardians do not return old ones

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand has made it clear that children who failed to return loaned textbooks will not be given any when...

Aug 18, 20222 min read

One person charged for unauthorised collection of school cash grant

Prior to the distribution of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, Education Minister Priya Manickchand had assured that the process would be...

Aug 17, 20222 min read

STEM Guyana collaborates with MOE to roll out school robotics programme in September

Representatives from STEM Guyana are set to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to roll out a nationwide robotics programme for...

Aug 17, 20221 min read

Persons who missed first distribution of $30k cash grant can uplift tomorrow

The Ministry of Education will commence the second phase distribution of the 'Because We Care' cash grant tomorrow. This announcement was...

Aug 16, 20221 min read

MOE, Canada partner to upskill Mathematics teachers

The Specialist Mathematics Teacher Training Programme was on Tuesday afternoon officially launched at the National Centre for Educational...

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Coach Sampson hard at work to transform lives of youths through football

Sampson Gilbert, Head Coach of Fruta Conquerors FC, spends August dedicating his time to youth development, using football as a tool to...

Aug 14, 20223 min read

President Ali disappointed with Region Six REO and REDO, several projects planned to improve lives o

- The president hosts successful meetings in the region. President Irfaan Ali has been visiting riverine and hinterland communities...

Aug 13, 20222 min read

US$44M loan signed to enhance human capital through education

The Government of Guyana on Friday signed a US$44 million loan agreement with the World Bank as part of Guyana's Strengthening Human...

Aug 12, 20222 min read

PSC and Coursera Inc. sign MOU to upskill locals, says will help fill gap on job market

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and Coursera Inc on Thursday afternoon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or what can be...

Aug 10, 20221 min read

Police probing disappearance of $30k cash grant- Min. Manickchand reveals

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently probing the disappearance of one envelope containing $30,000 of the ‘Because We Care’ cash...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Support for sugar, new furniture for schools in $44.8B in supplementary budget allocation

The National Assembly on Monday approved the $44 billion in supplementary funding which will go towards several developmental initiatives...

Aug 8, 20221 min read

$3.1B approved for Amerindian Development; Food security, youth empowerment among priorities

The Committee of Supply on Monday approved $3.1 billion in supplementary funds for Amerindian development in the National Assembly....