Ministry of Education, Guyana

Tremendous response to literacy initiative ‘Drop everything and read’ – hundreds of books given out

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) defines literacy as a right and a foundation for lifelong learning, better well-being and livelihoods, and a driver for sustainable and inclusive development.

- as officials defend state of institution

Following on the heels of daunting concerns highlighted at one of Guyana’s premiere education facilities–President’s College – Government through the Ministry of Education has taken a hands-on approach towards improving its condition.

In fact a sum of $2.5 million was recently expended to facilitate the upgrade of the school’s Biology and Chemistry laboratories.