The Government of Guyana is actively exploring deeper collaboration with the Jamaica-based Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts as part of its broader push to strengthen the country’s creative industries. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, recently underscored the […]
EDUCATION
Gov’t to assist with student transportation grant next term – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced plans to provide transportation assistance to schoolchildren through a grant beginning next term, aiming to alleviate the burden on parents and improve access to education. The Vice President made this revelation while congratulating students who participated in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), especially Tanasha Myers for […]
Opposition Chief Whip deletes Facebook post falsely accusing NGSA students of poor grades
Opposition Chief Whip Christopher Jones deleted a Facebook post on Wednesday after making an inaccurate claim about a supposed decline in the performance of pupils who sat the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). In the post, Jones asserted, “When one examines the results over the past four years, one thing immediately stands out: our students […]
“This isn’t the defining moment of your life” – Pres. Ali tells NGSA students
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged students who received their National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results to view the milestone not as a moment of judgment but as the beginning of a lifelong journey filled with possibilities. Speaking directly to the nation’s children, President Ali reminded them that they are still very young, many just […]
Academy of Excellence student tops NGSA 2025 with perfect score
Tanasha Mayers of the Academy of Excellence in Region Three has secured the top spot at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2025, earning a flawless 487.88 marks — the highest possible score. Her exceptional achievement places her at Queen’s College and makes her only the second student in Guyana’s history to attain a perfect […]
Schools to reopen after September 1 due to elections – Education Minister confirms
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has confirmed that schools across the country will not reopen on the initially scheduled date of September 1, 2025, as the day has been designated for General and Regional Elections. Speaking on the sidelines of an event on Tuesday, Manickchand told reporters that the decision to delay the reopening of […]
Education Ministry moves to embed play and sports in school curriculum
Aiming to reshape how children learn and grow, the Ministry of Education is placing a stronger emphasis on play and physical education across the school system. The announcement came as Guyana joined the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Play on Wednesday with a special exhibition hosted by the University of […]
Pres. Ali to GOAL graduates: “This is more than a graduation – It’s a revolution in education”
President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during the feature address to graduates of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), declared that the programme is “more than a graduation – it’s a revolution in education.” The historic two-day graduation ceremony, the largest in the programme’s history, began today at the National Stadium. A total of 580 students […]
Over 20,000 applications initiated in first month of free tuition at UG
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 […]
Mae’s School dismisses fire rumors, blames power fluctuation for brief disruption
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. […]