Education Act will be passed soon – Manickchand

…says Guyana’s education system in urgent need of reform

Education budget will allow us to do some of the things we have always dreamt of doing – Minister Manickchand

The $74.4 billion allocated to improving access to education and education delivery in the 2022 National Budget is evident of the PPP/C Administration’s strategy for development said Minister Priya Manickchand. This is a significant increase compared to last year’s allocation of $60.7 billion.

Education gets lion’s share of 2020 Budget

–in the sum of a whopping $52B, to fund, inter alia, a robust COVID-19 project, the construction and rehabilitation of schools

Education guarantees children a bright future

-Minister Manickchand rolls out ‘Because We Care’ in Region Four

Education minister announces 2022 plans for sector

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, M.P, on Monday laid out a host of plans her ministry has in place for the new year, which will benefit both teachers and students.

Education Minister assures teachers they will continue to have access to resources, opportunities

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, MP, said the Government will continue to provide teachers with resources to help them become more effective in educating Guyana’s children.

Education Minister commissions Smart Classrooms at New Amsterdam, Skeldon Line Path Secondary Schools

Region Six students are poised to have their learning experience taken to new levels following the commissioning of smart classrooms at the New Amsterdam Secondary School and the Skeldon Line Path Secondary. These classrooms are equipped with items such as interactive boards, televisions that will allow teachers and students to connect and interact remotely. Motion and voice-activated cameras complete with a voice recognition feature are also installed to ensure effective communication between participants.

Education Minister conducts site visit of Good Hope Secondary

- Education Minister conducts site visit of Good Hope Secondary

Education Minister confident parents will use Because We Care cash grant to benefit their children

…as the programme launches in Region 10

Education Minister consults Abram Zuil Secondary parents on accommodation for students

The Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand along with the Regional Chairman of Region Two and the Regional Education Officer, Ms. Nicola Matthews met today with the parents and teachers of the Abram Zuil Secondary School to discuss the accommodation of the students enrolled at that school.

Education Minister disappointed by GTU Protest

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand MP has expressed disappointment over a protest by members of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), over what they claim was a lack of consultation on the upcoming National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and salaries for teachers.

Education Minister distributes learning materials to several hinterland communities

Last weekend the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand visited Baramita, Matthews Ridge, Port Kaituma, Mabaruma and Moruca in Region One (Barima- Waini). Accompanied by the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Ms Nicola Johnson and Sarah Browne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Minister Manickchand also visited Imbaimadai, Kamarang, Paruima, Kaikan and Bartica in Region Seven, Cuyuni- Mazaruni.

Education Minister distributes learning materials to several hinterland communities

Last weekend the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand visited Baramita, Matthews Ridge, Port Kaituma, Mabaruma and Moruca in Region One (Barima-Waini). Accompanied by the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Ms. Nicola Johnson and Ms. Sarah Browne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Minister Manickchand also visited Imbaimadai, Kamarang, Paruima, Kaikan and Bartica in Region Seven, Cuyuni-Mazaruni.

Education Minister engages contractors on MOE projects and processes

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, pursuant to a request, met with contractors who usually do or have done work for the Ministry. 

Education Minister engages Courtney Benn Contracting Services Ltd. on St. Rose’s High School

On Monday October 12, 2020 the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand met with the contracting firm hired to construct the St. Rose’s High School building, Courtney Benn Contracting Services Ltd.

Education Minister engages CPCE on improving and expanding teacher training across Guyana

(April 20, 2022) - Today, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand met with the academic and administrative staff of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). The meeting focused on enhancing and expanding the services offered by the College particularly as the Ministry aims to increase the number of trained teachers in schools across Guyana.

Education Minister engages CXC Registrar, other officials on tuition for exam students

– pandemic, lengthy elections process hampered education

-school reopening with strict protocols under consideration

Education Minister engages parents of students placed at incomplete Good Hope Secondary

… School 75% complete; slated to be completed in August 2021

Education Minister hosts Grade 5 and 6 teachers

Eight hundred (800) and counting in the room so far! Minister of Education, Hon. Priya Manickchand is currently engaging Grade Five and Six, teachers, Headmasters/Headmistresses, Regional Education Officers (REDOs) and other key stakeholders in the education sector.

The webinar is being held to discuss plans for the 2021 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).

source:https://dpi.gov.gy/

Education Minister in hinterland outreach

Last weekend, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand visited Baramita, Matthews Ridge, Port Kaituma, Mabaruma and Moruca in Region One (Barima- Waini).