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Over 20,000 applications initiated in first month of free tuition at UG

May 30, 2025 Editor

The University of Guyana (UG) has reported an unprecedented surge in interest following the launch of Government-funded tuition, with over 20,000 applications initiated during the first month of the 2025/2026 application cycle. The online application process, which opened on April 1 and closed on May 16, 2025, resulted in the institution’s highest number of applicants […]

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Mae’s School dismisses fire rumors, blames power fluctuation for brief disruption

May 27, 2025 Editor

A representative from Mae’s Schools has dismissed reports of a second fire at its Subryanville location, calling the claims false and misleading. According to the representative, the rumors, circulated early Tuesday morning, sparked panic among students and some parents. This led to a brief evacuation of students from the grounds where they are currently housed. […]

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Education Ministry moves to terminate Micobie School contract

May 23, 2025 Editor

The Education Ministry is preparing to pull the plug on the contract for the long-delayed Micobie Secondary School in Region Eight. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand made the disclosure on Thursday during her remarks at the National Toshaos Conference (NTC), where she pointed to growing frustration over stalled school projects across the country. The Micobie […]

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Over 12,000 learners benefit as ‘Because We Care’ cash grant rolls out in Reg. 2

May 19, 2025 Editor

Joy and gratitude echoed across the Essequibo Coast on Monday as the 2025 “Because We Care” cash grant distribution commenced in Region Two. A total of 12,844 learners across the region are set to benefit from the initiative, with $706,420,000 being disbursed. Distribution began at several cents, including Riverstown, where parents from surrounding communities such […]

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Education Ministry forges ahead with Spanish as a core subject

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana is making firm strides toward embedding Spanish as a core subject across the national education system, a move officials say is vital to preparing students for the country’s evolving regional and economic context. With implementation already underway in nearly all secondary schools, the Ministry of Education is now expanding the programme […]

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US Ambassador clarifies visa revocations vs sanctions

May 13, 2025 Editor

The United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has explained the differences between visa revocations, cancellations, and sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury. On Monday, while speaking to media workers, Ambassador Theriot said that the two actions differ and seek to dispel concerns […]

EDUCATION

Over 20,000 applications initiated in first month of free tuition at UG

Mae’s School dismisses fire rumors, blames power fluctuation for brief disruption

Education Ministry moves to terminate Micobie School contract

Over 12,000 learners benefit as ‘Because We Care’ cash grant rolls out in Reg. 2

Education Ministry forges ahead with Spanish as a core subject

US Ambassador clarifies visa revocations vs sanctions

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