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
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 […]
Education Ministry forges ahead with Spanish as a core subject
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 […]
US Ambassador clarifies visa revocations vs sanctions
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 […]