Apr 23, 2025
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Highest NGSA turnout since COVID-19, says education minister
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), which began Wednesday, recorded the highest turnout since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Education Minister, Priya Manickchand.…
Education
Greater access to secondary education in Region Nine
Students in Region Nine will now have greater access to secondary education through the commissioning of two new secondary schools in Yupukari and Katoka. Schools…
Education officers put spotlight on improved performance
Education officers across various regions have teamed up to equip themselves with the relevant knowledge, strategies, and motivation to implement meaningful improvements in their respective…
Digital TV box to boost access to education, tackle teacher absenteeism
The government is investing in digital learning solutions through the Ministry of Education to prepare the younger generation for Guyana’s digital future. This commitment was…
TVET access expands with new US$1.9M centre in Hopetown
Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills…
New era for TVET in Guyana
The newly expanded and rehabilitated $225 million Beterverwagting Practical Instruction Centre (BVPIC) was officially commissioned on Thursday, marking a significant step in Guyana’s efforts to…
Major $665M expansion for St. Stanislaus College
The Government of Guyana has launched a $665 million expansion project at St. Stanislaus College to enhance the school’s infrastructure and learning environment. The initiative,…
Access to education for special needs children to significantly improve
Children with special needs in Region Two will now benefit from the Exceptional Learners Centre, which was commissioned in Cotton Field on Wednesday. This is…
Greater access to secondary education for rural, hinterland students
Construction work is progressing rapidly on the new Tuschen, Karasabai, and Waramuri Secondary Schools, with approximately 1,650 students expected to benefit. Tuschen Secondary, located in…
CARICOM, ILO team up to launch free movement of Caribbean people consultancy
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, launched the consultancy: Free Movement of Persons in the CARICOM Region: Undertaking…