Education Archives

April 7, 2025

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Education officers across various regions have teamed up to equip themselves with the relevant knowledge, strategies, and motivation to implement meaningful improvements in their respective education districts. The first-quarter meeting wrapped up in Region 10 on Friday and was held under the theme, “Building a Sustainable Learning Ecosystem Across Education Districts in Guyana Together.” It […]

March 29, 2025

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The government is investing in digital learning solutions through the Ministry of Education to prepare the younger generation for Guyana’s digital future. This commitment was underscored by President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, at the launch of the Digital Learning TV Box at the Leonora Track and Field Facility on Saturday. The Digital Learning TV Box […]

March 26, 2025

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Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills development. A US$1.9 million Practical Institute was commissioned in Hopetown, Region Five, on Tuesday, bringing the ministry closer to ensuring that citizens gain valuable technical skills. The facility will train […]

March 21, 2025

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The newly expanded and rehabilitated $225 million Beterverwagting Practical Instruction Centre (BVPIC) was officially commissioned on Thursday, marking a significant step in Guyana’s efforts to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). By September, more than 100 schools across the country will be offering Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) courses, bringing Guyana closer to achieving […]

March 20, 2025

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The Government of Guyana has launched a $665 million expansion project at St. Stanislaus College to enhance the school’s infrastructure and learning environment. The initiative, funded by the World Bank under the Guyana Strengthening Human Capital Through Education project, was officially announced by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday during a meeting with parents, […]

February 13, 2025

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Children with special needs in Region Two will now benefit from the Exceptional Learners Centre, which was commissioned in Cotton Field on Wednesday. This is the first facility of its kind in the region and will cater to approximately 30 children with special education needs. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Dr Irfaan Ali said […]

February 11, 2025

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Construction work is progressing rapidly on the new Tuschen, Karasabai, and Waramuri Secondary Schools, with approximately 1,650 students expected to benefit. Tuschen Secondary, located in Region Three, is being constructed at a cost of $864.7 million and will accommodate over 800 students from Tuschen and neighbouring communities. Upon completion, the school will feature 24 classrooms, […]

January 23, 2025

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The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, launched the consultancy: Free Movement of Persons in the CARICOM Region: Undertaking Labour Market Analysis in the Region to inform the development of a comprehensive labour migration policy for the Region. Designed as part of an ongoing collaboration between ILO and CARICOM […]

Tag: Education

Education officers put spotlight on improved performance

Digital TV box to boost access to education, tackle teacher absenteeism

TVET access expands with new US$1.9M centre in Hopetown

New era for TVET in Guyana

Major $665M expansion for St. Stanislaus College

Access to education for special needs children to significantly improve

Greater access to secondary education for rural, hinterland students

CARICOM, ILO team up to launch free movement of Caribbean people consultancy

Mother urges teen son to surrender after fatal stabbing of alleged attacker

Bibi Hamidan Bacchus of Cotton Field turns 103

Mother left to raise daughter alone after husband, son drown in canal

Mother urges teen son to surrender after fatal stabbing of alleged attacker

Bibi Hamidan Bacchus of Cotton Field turns 103

Mother left to raise daughter alone after husband, son drown in canal