Patentia students in anti-drug awareness & gang violence campaign

Students of the Patentia Secondary school benefited from a comprehensive anti-drug awareness campaign from regional education authorities, days after four schoolgirls of this school were hospitalised after allegedly consuming an illegal drug.

Pay adjustment, housing to be included in ‘comprehensive’ package for teachers– President announces

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the government is working to deliver “comprehensive packages” for teachers across the country.

Payout of education cash grant gets underway

The Because We Care Cash Grant distribution began yesterday across Guyana with parents and guardians turning up at distribution points to uplift the $30,000 allotted to their children

Performance statistics by each primary school at NGSA now available to the public

The Ministry of Education has now made public the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results for every primary school in Guyana over the last four years, as part of its plan for improved quality education and greater accountability.

Pfizer Vaccination Drive at MovieTowne parking lot on Sunday

To make the Pfizer BioNTech vaccines more accessible, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination drive for adolescents on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Phase two of print package distribution starts in Region One

— Matarkai secondary schools to benefit

—distribution at Moruca schools complete

Plans for Guyana's 53rd Independence observance begin

In 2019, Guyana will celebrate its 53rd year of being an independent nation under the theme “A united Guyanese are we at 53!” Plans to commemorate this monumental achievement of the Guyanese people have begun with the first meeting held on Monday, March 18, 2019, to successfully observe this occasion.

Poor road safety is not compatible with Guyana’s development – Min Manickchand

The European Union (EU) on Monday launched its armband reflector initiative aimed at keeping pedestrians, specifically schoolchildren, and cyclists safe while using the roadways, especially in the evenings.

Pre -loaded tablets given to nursery pupils of the Laluni Primary School by the Government of Guyana

The nursery pupils of the Laluni Primary School were given their pre-loaded electronic tablets today from the Government of Guyana.

Pre -loaded tablets given to Nursery Department in the Silver Hill Primary School by the Government of Guyana

Thirteen electronic tablets were given yesterday to the pupils of the Nursery Department in the Silver Hill Primary School on the Soesdyke - Linden Highway.

Pre -loaded tablets given to St. Cuthbert's Nursery pupils by the Government of Guyana

On Tuesday, pre-loaded tablets were given to 49 pupils of the St. Cuthbert's Nursery School. Both year one and year two pupils received tablets that have been loaded with appropriate content approved by the Ministry of Education.

Pre-loaded tablets and laptops were given to Susannah’s Rust and Low Wood Primary teachers and students by the Government of Guyana

On Thursday, the Department of Education – Region Four led by the Regional Education Officer, Ms. Tiffany Harvey conducted an outreach exercise to the Susannah’s Rust and Low Wood Primary Schools.

Pre-loaded tablets and laptops were given to Susannah’s Rust and Low Wood Primary teachers and students by the Government of Guyana

On Thursday, the Department of Education – Region Four led by the Regional Education Officer, Ms. Tiffany Harvey conducted an outreach exercise to the Susannah’s Rust and Low Wood Primary Schools.

President’s College Class of 2021 encouraged to keep persevering

(April 12, 2022) – The graduates of the President’s College 2021 class were encouraged to continue their academic pursuits and to contribute to the development of the country.

Press Release Ministry of Education launches its Mash Band 2023

(February 13, 2023) – As Mashramani 2023 draws closer, the Ministry of Education on Monday launched its Mashramani Band 2023 under the theme, “Wheels of Progress – Creating and Promoting Diversity and Inclusion for all”.

Press Release Guyana Participating in the UN’s Transforming Education Summit

(September 18, 2022) -  Guyana is currently being represented at the United Nations Transforming Education Summit held in New York from September 16 to September 19, 2022.

The Ministry of Education's Chief Planning Officer, Ms Nicola Johnson,  Legal Officer and Public Relations Manager, Mr Murtland Haley along with Guyana’s top performing Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) 2022 Mr Bhedesh Persaud and Ms Loiselle Robinson, a teacher from the Barima Waini region (Region One) are attending the event.

Press Release New CPCE facility commissioned in Region Three

(November 18, 2022) -  The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Friday commissioned a new building of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara.

Primary District Education Officers undergoing training to strengthen literacy programme in the regions

(April 11, 2023) – The National Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education today opened a three-day literacy training workshop for District Education Officers (DEOs) who have responsibility for Primary education in the eleven education districts. 

Primary District Education Officers undergoing training to strengthen literacy programme in the regions

The National Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education today opened a three-day literacy training workshop for District Education Officers (DEOs) who have responsibility for Primary education in the eleven education districts. 

Private educators hail removal of corporate tax on private education

Educators of private institutions are hailing the Government’s proposed removal of corporate tax on private education as a step in the right direction in Budget 2020. Several of them expressed the view that the proposed budgetary measure will allow them to improve and expand their services to their students, among other positive outcomes.