“That’s a big deal for Region 6. It’s a big deal for Region 2. It’s a big deal for our nation,” said Minister of Education Sonia Parag, highlighting the expansion of the University of Guyana’s engineering programmes in the two regions. Speaking at the Johns Science Centre in Region 6, part of the University of […]
EDUCATION
95% of teachers qualified, in training; 500 more students passed Maths through targeted intervention -Education Minister
During Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates, Minister of Education Sonia Parag fielded questions on teacher training levels and student performance, assuring the National Assembly that the majority of educators across the system are either qualified or currently in training. Responding to a question about the ministry’s projection that only 5% of teachers will […]
Expanded fee waivers to open doors to more university students in 2026 Budget
The 2026 National Budget signals a further policy shift aimed at widening access to higher education, with expanded fee-waiver measures expected to allow more students to enter tertiary programmes without the burden of up-front costs. Presenting the Budget on Monday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, […]
Major ICT expansion on the cards for 2026 as government rolls out new innovation initiatives
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has signalled a major expansion of the government’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and innovation agenda from 2026, outlining a series of new programmes aimed at deepening digital skills, widening access, and positioning Guyana as a regional leader in technology and innovation. Speaking on recent initiatives and forward planning, Phillips said […]
Moral, civic education now standalone subjects in schools -Minister Parag
Moral and civic education are no longer just concepts woven into other subjects but are now being taught as standalone subjects across nursery, primary and secondary schools, with classes already having started last week. Minister of Education Sonia Parag disclosed this during an interview on the Starting Point podcast on Friday, explaining that the subjects […]
School for the deaf to be commissioned as Guyana moves towards major milestone in SEN education -Minister Parag
Guyana is set to commission a dedicated school for learners who are deaf within days, marking the country’s 50th recognised Special Education Needs (SEN) space, as the Ministry of Education continues to expand access to inclusive education nationwide. The announcement was made by Education Minister Sonia Parag on Thursday during the commissioning of the Yas […]
Public consultation on bullying, social media to be held before end of January -Minister Parag
Education Minister Sonia Parag says the Government will move shortly to engage the public on bullying as part of a national consultation expected to be held or at least advertised before the end of January. She made this disclosure on Friday during her appearance on Starting Point podcast hosted by Kiana Wilburg and Freeza Haniff. […]
AIEP trains 600+ youths with over 70% start agri-businesses — Ramkissoon
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP) is recording strong results in youth participation, business creation and modern production. This is according to Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vikash Ramkissoon. The programme, launched in 2022, aims to empower youth in agriculture, boosting food security and fostering agribusinesses through modern techniques such […]
Guyana Digital School Hosts Virtual Orientation
On Thursday, secondary schools from across Guyana attended the orientation session for the Guyana Digital School. Students, parents, and teachers were warmly welcomed to the groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape Guyana’s educational landscape. Delivering the brief remarks, Chief Education Officer, Mr. Saddam Hussain, emphasized the importance of the platform in advancing modern education across the […]
Seize the growing opportunities in Guyana’s expanding aviation sector -Pres Ali to youths
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged young people across the country to seize the growing opportunities in Guyana’s aviation sector, describing this period as one offering “unmatched opportunities for young people.” Speaking at the launch of the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme, the Head of State told the gathering that those now entering the […]