education sector Archives

October 1, 2025

The New Amsterdam Secondary School in Region Six wrapped up Education Month 2025 on Tuesday with a vibrant science exhibition under the theme “Quality Education for National Development.” Head of the Science Department, Ms. Bonita Samaroo Persaud, said the exhibition was designed to make science more engaging and practical for students. “We, the science department, […]

August 18, 2025

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The North Ruimveldt Secondary School was officially commissioned today, four years after a devastating fire in June 2021 destroyed large sections of the institution, including science and IT labs, home economics rooms, and Guyana’s first smart classroom. The reconstruction was carried out by Kares Engineering, with Marcel Gaskin and Associates Limited serving as consultants. Valued […]

April 24, 2025

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Inventions that harness renewable energy, improve irrigation, and transform recycled materials into various uses were among the many innovative pieces displayed at this year’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair. The three-day fair is being held at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre. Creations from schools across the nation’s administrative regions were on full […]

April 23, 2025

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Students in Region Nine will now have greater access to secondary education through the commissioning of two new secondary schools in Yupukari and Katoka. Schools are also being constructed in Karasabai, Tabatinga, Maruranau, Nappi, and Massara. These, along with the newly commissioned schools in Yupukari and Katoka, represent the addition of seven secondary schools within […]

April 23, 2025

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Over the course of the next three days, students will showcase projects driven by science and innovation as the 2025 National STEAM Fair opens. The acronym STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The fair is being hosted at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre under the theme: “Innovative Solutions through STEAM for Sustainable […]

April 21, 2025

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A newly constructed secondary school has been officially commissioned in the village of Yupukari, marking a major step forward in the government’s efforts to expand access to quality education in Guyana’s hinterland. The Yupukari Secondary School commissioned by President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday will serve approximately 200 students from Yupukari and neighbouring communities, including […]

March 13, 2025

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Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Wednesday turned the sod for the construction of a new block at the JC Chandisingh Secondary School in East Berbice-Corentyne, Region Six. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the commencement of a significant investment in the school, with a $191.7 million extension project aimed at enhancing the quality of education for […]

March 11, 2025

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The introduction of digital learning in Guyana has received a very positive response, with 2,400 students now registered for the Guyana Digital School programme. This update was shared in a recent post on the Ministry of Education’s Facebook page. The success of the programme is attributed to the efforts of Education Minister Priya Manickchand, who […]

March 5, 2025

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Education Minister Priya Manickchand has launched an awareness outreach to promote the Guyana Digital School. The school is a revolutionary platform designed to transform education delivery in Guyana through technology and digital learning tools. As part of this initial outreach, Minister Manickchand and her technical team visited St. Rose’s High School and North Ruimveldt Multilateral […]

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Education Month ended with an exciting science exhibition at New Amsterdam Secondary

Modern North Ruimveldt Secondary School commissioned

STEAM 2025 wows with renewable energy, recycled materials, food security innovations

Greater access to secondary education in Region Nine

Fair showcasing students’ creativity in science, innovation opens

Secondary education now within reach for hundreds in Yupukari

$191M upgrade for JC Chandisingh School

2,400 students registered for digital learning

Guyana Digital School set to transform education delivery

Dharry, Kassim set for Saturday showdown at Pegasus

Al set to reshape Guyana's health system

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