Nine Guyanese from diverse backgrounds have been awarded scholarships to further their studies in China.

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is currently assessing schools countrywide to ensure that fire prevention mechanisms are in place.

The Spanish language will be a compulsory language in public schools from September and Education Minister Priya Manickchand said the government is in talks with Cuba, Mexico and other bilateral partners on the possible use of teachers from those countries.

The Education Ministry on Wednesday received a donation of 16 generators and a number of “English as a Second Language (ESL)” resources from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to aid migrant students and schools in the hinterland regions.