Education Minister Priya Manickchand has declared that persons who have expressed concern over Clinton Urling’s move to the PPP are all Blue Caps supporters and the organisation is “anti PPP” and she is convinced that the supporters are also “Anti-PPP” On the same day that the founder and former Chairman of the Blue Caps youth […]
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Education Minister commissions state-of-the-art nursery school in Region 6
A STATE-of-the-art nursery school, built to CARICOM standards at a cost of $82.3M with funding from the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), and equipped with ramps at the entrances and exits to cater for disabled children, was Wednesday commissioned at No.77 Village, East Berbice Corentyne by Education Minister Priya Manickchand. The minister described the impressive […]
Nursery school commissioned at No 77 village
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday commissioned a nursery school, built to Caricom standards at a cost of $82.3 M and equipped with ramps at the entrances and exits to cater for differently-able children at the No.77 Village, East Berbice, Corentyne. In her address at the opening, Manickchand described the building as “the most beautiful […]
Education Ministry honours Navin Chandarpal posthumously
The widow of Navin Chandarpal, Indranie Chandarpal, on Tuesday received a posthumous award for her late husband, a former Presidential Adviser on Science and Technology, for his contributions towards science, technology and innovation. Chandarpal passed away on October 28, 2014, after a two-year battle with cancer. The Government Information Agency (GINA) reported that Education Minister […]
“Time to move beyond traditional economies” – Education Minister
– Monitoring of STI policies seen as key As a three-day workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) was launched by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with UNESCO, the importance of moving beyond traditional economies to “new, dynamic ones” was highlighted as a necessity for the success of the STI field in Guyana. […]
GOOD LUCK! : 15,200 children write NGSA exams today
THE National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations will be held today and tomorrow at hundreds of centres across Guyana. Approximately 15,200 candidates are registered to write this examination. Guyana has attained universal primary education, a millennium development goal. This means that all Guyanese boys and girls of primary school age can access primary education. This exam is […]
Message to Pupils of Grade Six
Dear Pupils of Grade Six, On Wednesday April 1 and Thursday April 2, 2015 you will be writing the National Grade Six Assessment. English Language and Science will be written on Wednesday and Mathematics and Social Studies will be written on Thursday. I am asking you to do your very best at these assessments. They […]
Are both parties satisfied with the level of education offered in Guyana?
Dear Editor, Recently, at Babu John, former President Jagdeo challenged the opposition to discuss substantive issues facing the nation which they believe need to be addressed and in which they believe the PPP has under-performed. I welcome this initiative by Mr Jagdeo, especially in light of mutual accusations directed by each of the two parties […]
MoE receives cost for exams rescheduling
THE Ministry of Education has received an estimated cost to have the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Examinations, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), sittings done on alternative dates due to the upcoming General and Regional Elections slated for May 11. Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, yesterday spoke with the Guyana Chronicle, […]
In observance of Int’l Women’s Day… Minister Manickchand hosts luncheon –in honour of women in education sector
IN observance of International Women’s Day, Education Minister Priya Manickchand yesterday hosted a luncheon at the Gravity Lounge for women in the education sector.The event began with entertainment showcasing musical renditions and some dancing and comedy which was followed by a scrumptious lunch. In attendance were staff members of the Ministry; women of the Guyana […]