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A five-month long pilot project will be introduced in 32 secondary schools throughout the country to reverse sagging performances in Mathematics and English. New Education Minister Priya Manickchand an-nounced the initiative at a meeting with head-teachers, heads of department and teachers at the National Centre for Education Resource Development (NCERD) on Thursday, saying that it […]

NEWLY appointed Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has introduced a bold new initiative, geared towards improving performance levels in Mathematics and English at the Caribbean Entrance Examination Certificate (CSEC). According to Minister Manickchand, the pilot project will be implemented in 32 selected schools from several regions, over the next five months, and will include intense […]

nclusive education has been given a great deal of prominence in the Ministry of Education as part of its intent to foster improvement and expansion of the educational services offered in Guyana.  This notion was disclosed by Chief Education Officer, Mr. Olato Sam, recently.  However, he asserted that this area demands greater focus largely because […]

THE Education Ministry and the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GT&T) will be working closely, through a collaborative effort, to enhance the capabilities of children with the aim of fostering literacy in Guyana.  This was announced last week by the GT&T’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yog Mahadeo and the newly-sworn Education Minister, Ms. Priya Manickchand […]

A president chooses his own cabinet, or at least he should. Ideally, the persons who make up the cabinet should be selected on the basis of their knowledge, skills, experience and judgement in the area where they are being placed. In the ideal situation, too, the president, while still a presidential candidate, picks the persons […]

The 20-member Cabinet team appointed by President Donald Ramotar on Monday have all promised to make their respective ministries as efficient and effective as possible so that all Guyanese can benefit. Speaking to Guyana Times International after the appointment, Natural Resources and the Environment Minister Robert Persaud said having a new ministry is a challenge, […]

President Donald Ramotar on Monday swore in a 20-member Cabinet, more than half of whom are from the Bharrat Jagdeo administration, along with five new faces and a new ministry. “I have every confidence that this team that I have just sworn in will work. Some of them who have been here before will continue […]

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) will continue to respect all women’s rights and issues, and will spare no effort in fighting against domestic violence and in ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all.  Party General Secretary and Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar made this assertion yesterday while addressing scores of women gathered to commemorate […]

Human Services Minister Priya Manickchand yesterday urged all women to protect themselves from violent partners and to utilize the various programmes formulated to help fight the scourge of domestic violence. The minister touted all of the work that has been done over the years by the ministry to protect women from the various forms of […]

THE goal of securing a better livelihood for vulnerable citizens in any country tells of not only a caring government, but of one that seeks to use national wealth for the betterment of all its citizens, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender. These qualities have been made manifest in Guyana over the past many years […]