Education Ministry encourages teachers who are yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine to do so

The new school year (2021 – 2022) will begin on September 6, 2021, and the Ministry of Education stands committed to ensuring that schools are reopened.

Education Ministry engaging schools on vaccination for students ahead of reopening

The Government of Guyana has announced that a shipment of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Guyana shortly. The vaccine has been approved in the United States of America to be used by children aged 12 to 17 and has been administered there and in other countries.

Education Ministry hands-over new vehicles to the Adult Education Association and Regional SEN Diagnostic Centre

The Adult Education Association of Guyana and the Regional Special Education Needs/Disability Diagnostic and Treatment Centre received two new vehicles from the Ministry of Education to aid in their operations.

Education ministry hosts literacy extravaganza to promote literacy, writing

–in observance of World Book Day

In observance of ‘World Book Day,’ the Ministry of Education-National Literacy Department hosted a literacy extravaganza on Sunday, aimed to inspire and cultivate a passion for reading and writing.

Education Ministry implements measures to improve school retention rate

THE Ministry of Education is predicting a better retention rate in schools with the slew of measures being implemented to address absenteeism.

Education Ministry installs chalkboards in communities

The Ministry of Education on Saturday installed a number of chalkboards in communities across Georgetown to engage students who do not have access to the internet or other learning materials.

Education Ministry meets with Secondary School teachers regarding CSEC and CAPE exams

(March 29, 2022) - To ensure students are provided with the best opportunities to perform at their best at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC®) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE®), consultations began today with secondary school teachers across the country.

Education Ministry moves to address seating arrangements for students in classrooms

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand turned to her Facebook page to announce that before the end of the week, only one child will be allowed to sit on one bench.

Education Ministry on alert for potential dropouts as schools reopen

The Education Ministry is on high alert now for children who might have dropped out of school now that the phased and full return to face-to-face classes commenced on Monday.

Education Ministry pushing for Spanish learners to advance in English

The Ministry of Education will launch a new programme titled ‘Advancing in English’ this month, geared towards helping Spanish-speaking students in the education system.

Education Ministry receives donation from Guyana Oil Company Limited.

Today we handed over a large quantity of face masks, sanitizing and hygiene products to the Ministry of Education.

Education Ministry responds to letter written by Swani Aksharananda

The Ministry of Education wishes to respond to a letter published in the Tuesday, October 19, 2021 edition of the Kaieteur News, the Stabroek News and the Guyana Times newspapers written by Swani Aksharananda concerning the recital of the Universal Pray at last Thursday's announcement of the CSEC and CAPE 2021 results.

Education Ministry responds to letter written by Swani Aksharananda

The Ministry of Education wishes to respond to a letter published in the Tuesday, October 19, 2021 edition of the Kaieteur News, the Stabroek News and the Guyana Times newspapers written by Swani Aksharananda concerning the recital of the Universal Pray at last Thursday’s announcement of the CSEC and CAPE 2021 results.

Education Ministry responds to Office of the Leader of the Opposition's statements

The Ministry of Education categorically and vehemently denies the careless and spurious statement issued by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition which attempts to bring the administration of the 2021 National Grade Six Assessment into disrepute.

Education Ministry responds to Office of the Leader of the Opposition’s statements

The Ministry of Education categorically and vehemently denies the careless and spurious statement issued by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition which attempts to bring the administration of the 2021 National Grade Six Assessment into disrepute.

Education Ministry’s radio station now online

The Ministry of Education’s radio station- EdYou FM yesterday officially launched its website at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) office, Kingston, Georgetown.

Education Month Art Competition - Rules and Guidelines

The CORONA VIRUS, COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of all schools since March 13, 2020 significantly impacting not only learners but teachers and parents countrywide and globally as a whole.

Education Officers visit the family of the late Shereeda Persaud

Today, Senior Officers within the Ministry of Education visited the home of the late Shereeda Persaud who was a Grade 11 student of the Bush Lot Secondary School. The 16-year-old died following a vehicular accident yesterday in Mahaica.

Education Officers visit the family of the late Shereeda Persaud

Today, Senior Officers within the Ministry of Education visited the home of the late Shereeda Persaud who was a Grade 11 student of the Bush Lot Secondary School. The 16 year-old died following a vehicular accident yesterday in Mahaica.

Education officials meeting to address implementation of the Education Sector Plan

The Regional Education Officers (REdO) and other senior education officials from across the country are currently meeting at the Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown to devise appropriate approaches for the implementation of strategies arising out of the ‘Education Sector Plan 2019-2030: Vision 2030’.