National STEAM Fair returns

(April 3, 2023) – The National Science Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Fair has returned this year with a ceremony held this morning where the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand declared it open.

2018: The Year of the Youth

– Business grants and guidance

– 200 youths learn leadership skills

– $1.7Billion allocated for 2019

Advantages of STEAM highlighted at the opening of Region 9 Science Fair

The Department of Education Region 9 opened its Biennial Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) this morning at the Arapaima Primary School in Lethem. 

Christianburg Secondary School begins offering CAPE for new school year

Christianburg Wismar Secondary School (CWSS) in Region 10 has now joined Mackenzie High as the two institutions in that region offering Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) this year.

Education Min. fulfilled commitment to development of STEAM in its sector

—thousands of students benefitted, end of year outcome shows

Education Ministry launches first Smart Classroom in Region One

In Region One, there has been a shortage of teachers for quite some time. This inhibits the region’s ability to adequately manage the number of children that pass through the public school system.

Education Ministry launches Reg’ 4 STEAM exhibition

The Ministry of Education yesterday launched a two-day Biennial Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) fair at the Diamond Secondary School with the theme: “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics paving the way for a green and sustainable society.”

Education Ministry launches Reg’ 4 STEAM exhibition

The Ministry of Education yesterday launched a two-day Biennial Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) fair at the Diamond Secondary School with the theme: “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics paving the way for a green and sustainable society.”

education month activities

The Ministry of Education last Friday commenced activities to celebrate Education Month 2018, under the theme ‘Education for a good life through innovation and STEAMS’.

Education Month continues with Region Three’s Career Fair

The Department of Education, Region Three, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara held its second annual career day today in the compound of the West Demerara Secondary School under the theme: Predict your future by creating it. 

Education sector sees 15.6% increase with $52.2B allocation

The education sector has been allocated a whopping $52.2B for 2019, representing a 15.6 per cent increase over its 2018 allocation.

ExxonMobil donates over $8.3M in equipment to UG

The University of Guyana’s Faculty of Natural Science was given a boost with the donation of over $8.3Million (US$40,000) in equipment by ExxonMobil, this morning.

Full STEAM ahead…GIA holds science fair

The Georgetown International Academy (GIA) has been hosting annual science fairs since 1971. This year’s Science fair was called ‘Full STEAM ahead innovation, imagination and invention.’ 

Director of the school, Kelly Mekdeci, said that this fair has had the most original and professional projects that she has seen over the decades.

Georgetown International Academy students win coding, robotics competition

The winners of the second national Scratch coding competition in Guyana have been announced. More than 80 teams from eight regions of Guyana participated in the challenge,

Hundreds of Reg. 6 students benefit from new science labs

─ students elated with new facility

─ ministry continues to foster good life for all

─ “We are dedicated to our children” – Min. Henry

Impressive STEAM projects displayed at Georgetown American School

The Georgetown American School held its annual Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Exhibition Friday at the School’s headquarters in Kitty, Georgetown.

Linden dominates this year’s National STEAM Competition

Yesterday saw the conclusion of the Biennial National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair, which commenced on Wednesday.

Message of the Minister of Education on National Education Day 2018

Education Month 2018 is being observed with lots of learning opportunities. The theme for this year is “Education for a Good Life-Through Innovation & STEAMS”.

National Library launches Storytime in the Park

─ National Literacy Department to launch the Read Guyana Challenge in May

(April 29, 2023) – On Saturday, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand was the guest reader at the Juvenile Department of the National Library of Guyana's launch of Storytime in the Park under the theme, “Come Hear a Story”.

Over 150 educators benefit in early childhood development workshop

Over 150 teachers and District Education Officers (DEOs) from across the nation have benefitted from a two-day symposium in early childhood development.