The first Literacy and Robotics Programme launched at the Den Amstel Primary School

(February 27, 2023) – The Ministry of Education through the National Literacy Department and the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), launched the Literacy and Robotics Programme at the Den Amstel Primary School in Region Three today.

$200,000 awarded to winners of Friendship Youth Leadership Competition

Eleven Secondary school-aged students from each district who were successful in the Friendship Youth Leadership Competition, on Friday, received $200,000 (US $1000) and other awards from the Ministry of Education and the embassy of the People’s Republic of China.

3-day programme to prepare for rollout of renewed curriculum being held

The Ministry of Education today rolled out a three-day programme for preparing for the rollout of the renewed curriculum.

31 Teachers now certified

The Education Ministry (MoE), through the National Center for Education Resources Development (NCERD), had graduated some 31 teachers in Region 6, East Berbice-Corentyne, following the successful completion of the Education Managment Certificate Course.

58 Region Nine teachers graduate ProFutoro programme

(September 13, 2022) Fifty-eight teachers from the Upper Takatu-Essequibo Region (Region Nine) are now certified through the ProFuturo Digital Education Programme.

69 educators graduate from MoE’s Education Management Certificate Course

(July 5, 2022) - To improve the management skills of educators across Guyana, sixty-seven educators in the Region Four Education district and two from Region Eight’s Education district on Tuesday graduated from the Ministry of Education’s Education Management Certificate Course.

69 educators graduate from MoE’s Education Management Certificate Course

To improve the management skills of educators across Guyana, sixty-seven educators in the Region Four Education district and two from Region Eight’s Education district on Tuesday graduated from the Ministry of Education’s Education Management Certificate Course.

Albouystown, Charlestown youths benefit from literacy outreach

Children of the Albouystown and Charlestown communities in Georgetown today benefited from an outreach programme that observed International Literacy Day at the Carmel Secondary School.

Albouystown, Charlestown youths benefit from literacy outreach

Children of the Albouystown and Charlestown communities in Georgetown today benefited from an outreach programme that observed International Literacy Day at the Carmel Secondary School.

Aurora Secondary teacher tops Education Management course

Head of the Social Studies Department at the Aurora Secondary School Vishnu Narine has emerged as the top performer for the Education Management Certificate course in Region Two. Elaine Sookdeo and Karsen Sookdeo of Charity Secondary were the second and third best performers, respectively.

Caribbean Conference on Educational Leadership opens

- Teachers and Headteachers urged to transform educational sector

Celebrating 45 years of nursery education

The Ministry of Education (MoE), on Tuesday, celebrated 45 years of nursery education in Guyana with a National Play Symposium, where it was emphasised that play is a fundamental right of every child, and a useful teaching tool to help children learn in practical environments.

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Commonwealth learning specialist pays a courtesy call on the Minister of Education

Minister of Education Dr. the Hon. Nicolette Henry was today paid a courtesy call from Dr Toney May, Commonwealth of Learning Specialist accompanied by General-Secretary of the UNESCO Secretariat in Guyana, Ms. Patrice LaFleur. The Commonwealth of Learning is an inter-governmental organisation based in Canada, with the Commonwealth being its parent organisation.

Consultations begin on transformation of local education system

THE Ministry of Education has commenced a series of consultations with stakeholders in the education sector to assess the development of the sector and conceptualise recommendations to enhance its transformation.

CSEC pass rate improves to 69 percent

The Ministry of Education today reported a 69.1 percent pass rate at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), up from 63.68 percent in 2017.

Defying the odds, juvenile secures six passes at CXC ─ several preparing for 2022 exams

A juvenile detained at the Juvenile Holding Centre has defied the odds and secured six passes at the 2020 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination. This was disclosed by Juvenile Corrections Teacher, Mr. Robert Bourne.

DEO’s vow to play their role in developing the education sector- as induction workshop closes

The 25 newly appointed District Education Officers (DEO’s) have commended the government’s effort to reinforce the importance of their roles to the education sector.
In an exclusive interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), District Education Officer, Region One, Marti De Souza said, “This training was a most valuable experience”.

Disabilities should not separate persons from each other – Minister Manickchand

Disabilities should not separate persons from each other – Minister Manickchand

Dr. Petal Punalall-Jetoo

Dr. Petal Punalall-Jetoo
National Science Coordinator(NCERD)