Tag: Ministry of Education

Written approval mandatory to conduct activities in schools

Written approval mandatory to conduct activities in schools

- January 31, 2024

The Ministry of Education has stated that written approval is now mandatory for persons or organisations entering school buildings or ... Read More

Georgetown District Children’s 2024 Mashramani competition launched

Georgetown District Children’s 2024 Mashramani competition launched

- January 29, 2024

The Georgetown District Children’s 2024 Mashramani Competition was launched on Monday at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). This year, the ... Read More

‘Education fosters skilled workforce, enhances democratic values’– Min. Manickchand

‘Education fosters skilled workforce, enhances democratic values’– Min. Manickchand

- January 22, 2024

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has emphasised that in a developing nation like Guyana, education plays a vital role in ... Read More

Gov’t to begin first phase of eliminating outstanding UG student loans

Gov’t to begin first phase of eliminating outstanding UG student loans

- January 16, 2024

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh underscored that ... Read More

$8.1B to expand ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, uniform allowance this year

$8.1B to expand ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, uniform allowance this year

- January 15, 2024

- Over 205,000 students set to benefit A total of $8.1 billion is budgeted to further advance the distribution of ... Read More

$28.7B allocated for the construction, maintenance of educational facilities in 2024

$28.7B allocated for the construction, maintenance of educational facilities in 2024

- January 15, 2024

In keeping with the aim of ensuring equitable access to education, a sum of $28.7 billion has been budgeted for ... Read More

$4.9B budgeted to expand the National School Feeding Programme

$4.9B budgeted to expand the National School Feeding Programme

- January 15, 2024

The National School Feeding Programme is set to receive an allocation of some $4.9 billion which will see a total ... Read More

$135.2B allocated towards Guyana’s education sector

$135.2B allocated towards Guyana’s education sector

- January 15, 2024

The government plans to inject some $135.2 billion into the education sector in 2024, as it continues to craft strategic ... Read More

Budget 2024 to take Guyana closer to achieving universal secondary education

Budget 2024 to take Guyana closer to achieving universal secondary education

- January 8, 2024

Budget 2024 is anticipated to propel Guyana closer to achieving universal secondary education and will continue to fulfill many of ... Read More

$31.7M approved for furniture, equipment at Zeelugt, Arthurville Primary schools

$31.7M approved for furniture, equipment at Zeelugt, Arthurville Primary schools

- December 20, 2023

The Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Tuesday approved some $31.7 million to purchase new furniture and equipment for the Arthurville ... Read More