Buses handed over to Wakenaam and Leguan schools

-Islands’ NDCs also receive brush cutters

CAPE students receiving Because We Care cash grants

The Ministry of Education this week commenced the distribution of the $19,000 Because We Care cash grants to Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) students in the public and private schools. A total of 582 students are registered to receive the grants across the country. This includes 429 in the public schools offering CAPE and 153 from the private schools.

Coding to be introduced at primary schools

— software development for secondary schools

GUYANA is expected to introduce coding, the process of writing computer programmes, to pupils at the primary school level in public schools across the country, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali said.

Education Ministry extends school uniform and supplies voucher programme

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, yesterday announced that her Ministry has decided to extend the school uniform and supplies voucher programme.

Education opportunities will be enormous for youths and women -President Ali

–Says Government will put systems in place to amplify access to capital for women

Education remains key element of developmental plan for children’s future – President

President Dr Irfaan Ali, in a message to mark World Children’s Day today (November 20), has affirmed that education remains a key element of his government’s plan to ensure a better future for the nation’s children.

Education sector stood strong amidst pandemic in 2021

-Ministry of Education – Sector Highlights 2021

Environmental protection to be taught in primary schools

–in bid to nip ‘garbage dumping’ in the bud

Five members take oath to reconstitute Teaching Service Commission

Five persons were Friday afternoon sworn in as members of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and in effect reconstituted an important constitutional body that now intends to move swiftly to address the shortage of teachers and the promotion of many deserving members of the teaching profession.

Free transportation for Wakenaam, Leguan students

Students of Wakenaam and Leguan Islands, Region Three, will now be able to travel to school in comfort and their parents will be relieved of transportation costs, following the handing over on Saturday of school buses valued close to $10 million.

Free university education still likely by 2025

–as President Ali vows to tackle wasteful gov’t spending

Government to return and increase school children Cash Grant from January 2021

-Uniform voucher doubled

-Corporate taxes for private schools removed

Government will refashion UG to better respond to the needs of a modern society—President Ali

- Presents President’s Medal to top performers at UG’s 2020 graduation ceremony

Govt still aiming for September reopening of schools – Head of State

… says impact of COVID-19 on education frightening

Guyana’s education system will ensure that “no one is left behind” – President Ali

…commits to improving expenditure, enhancing inclusivity at UNGA’s Education Summit

Kaieteur News – Given the importance of education in the ever-changing landscape of Guyana, President Irfaan Ali has revealed that efforts are already in place to not only enhance its delivery but to ensure that it benefits all citizens of the country.

His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali presents President’s Medal to top performers at UG’s 2020 graduation ceremony

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, presented the President's Medal to the two valedictorians; 24-year-old Deepa Odit from the Turkeyen Campus, who completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy and attained a 3.9 GPA, and 36-year-old Savitree Budram from the Tain Campus, who completed a Bachelor of Education—Administration Degree and attained a GPA of 4.0.

Immediate needs of Bartica schools to be tackled —President

President Irfaan Ali says that the priority issues in several Bartica schools in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) will be addressed immediately.

More parents welcome Govt’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant for private schools

Parents on Monday expressed gratitude to the government for extending the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant initiative to private school students.

Neighbourhood study hub launched for Tiger Bay children

Children from the community of Tiger Bay, Georgetown will now be able to benefit from after school classes among other learning reinforcement initiatives through a neighbourhood study hub launched to target the area.

Orientation for 2022 registrants begins today.

The government plans to allocate 20 per cent (or one-fifths) of the country’s national budget to expand and improve Guyana’s education sector, President Dr. Irfaan Ali told fellow world leaders on Monday.

The Guyanese Head of State, who chaired the first leaders’ roundtable on transforming education worldwide, also recommitted to making tertiary education in Guyana free by 2025.