Teachers across Guyana have benefited from a substantial $3.7 billion investment to equip their classrooms with the resources necessary for effective teaching. Teachers and parents experienced significant financial strain to acquire educational materials and classroom necessities. Fulfilling its commitment to supporting teachers, the government has introduced a resource cash grant to cover all classroom expenses. […]
-Prime Minister Philips says project will be the backbone of a stronger economy Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh today joined Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Philips and United States EXIM Bank’s President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis on a visit to Guyana’s historic and transformative Gas to Energy project. While on site, Dr. Singh and […]
The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, endorsed a recent directive from the Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken. Hicken instructed members of the Guyana Police Force to refrain from arbitrarily stopping vehicles and demanding drivers produce their licences. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court in […]
– New $204M Magistrates’ Court opens in Mahdia A state-of-the-art magistrates’ court was commissioned on Friday, delivering access to the process of justice for the residents of Madhia and surrounding areas in Region Eight. The $240 million courthouse features amenities and living quarters for magistrates and staff. The new court will expedite the resolution of […]
– Says claims are unfounded, fabricated General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has vehemently rejected the latest narrative by political adversaries and commentators, that alleges the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) secretly supported the conditions of the lopsided 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). This claim, birthed from Raphael Trotman’s book ‘From Destiny to Prosperity’ asserts that Jagdeo, […]
Some 199 households in Chenapou, Region Eight will soon enjoy reliable access to electricity, as part of the government’s hinterland electrification project. Each household received a solar panel comprising a 160-watt solar system capable of powering two 9-watt LED lamps and a stand fan. The system can also charge portable electronic devices. The Minister of […]
The government has exceeded its commitment by awarding 29,758 scholarships to Guyanese citizens through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) initiative since it took office. The amount surpasses the initial pledge of 20,000 scholarships outlined in the PPP/C’s manifesto within its first five years in office. The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, revealed this […]
The Ministry of Education will soon launch an inclusive literacy programme designed to enhance reading and writing skills for all age groups in Guyana. The initiative will target primary and secondary school children as well as adults seeking to improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. Speaking at a year-end press briefing on Friday, the Minister […]
– 4378 graduated from CPCE in the last 4 years Guyana’s education workforce experienced significant expansion over the past four years. An impressive 4378 teachers graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). With this many teachers, the government significantly increased the number of skilled educators and improved the quality of education delivered to […]
The Ministry of Education invested $31.5 billion in constructing, renovating and maintaining schools from 2020 to 2024. This significant amount of investment is a testimony to the government’s commitment to providing high-quality education for all Guyanese. The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, provided the breakdown of this expenditure during the ministry’s year-end press briefing on […]