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Aroaima Primary excels at NGSA despite a plethora of hardships

It is without a doubt that every pupil and teacher across Guyana was significantly impacted by the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic in their preparations for...

Despite little to no internet access, Region 5 students shine at NGSA

By Andrew Carmichael There is no doubt that the students that sat the recent National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) had it exceptionally hard. They were...

President Ali announces ‘Because-We-Care’ cash grant for private school students

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday granted approval for the “Because-We-Care’ cash grant programme to be extended to the parents of children attending private schools. At...

CXC says exam results to be released early to mid-October

See below for a statement on the Release of Results for the June/July 2021 CSEC Regional Examinations: This year, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), like...

Secondary Schools will re-open based on vaccinated students – Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education on Friday reiterated that the re-opening of Secondary Schools for face to face teaching will be based on the national...

Over 490 children graduated from RFPC/ Zara Computer Training Programme in Region 2

Over 490 participants today graduated from various Information Technology programmes from the Richard Faikall Police College (RFPC)/Zara Computer Training Center located at Suddie, Essequibo...

92 public schools for full reopening in September; 846 others on rotation 

The Education Ministry has made a move to completely reopen 92 schools across the three levels, with the remainder – 846 –operating on a...

Education Ministry engaging schools on vaccination for students ahead of reopening

The Government of Guyana has announced that a shipment of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Guyana shortly. The vaccine has...

All is set for the NGSA 2021 – Education Ministry

says policy changes aimed at serving best interest of the candidates All is set for the writing of the 2021 National Grade Six Assessment...

ICT programme will prepare youth for future – Minister McCoy

  Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy presents this young woman with a special prize at the closing ceremony   Thirty-one youths of Region Five are now...

Recent Articles

Breaking: Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found

"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters. Rescue teams fought blizzards and difficult terrain through the night to reach the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province in the early hours of Monday.

Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway

Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara. Based on...

WCD labourer busted with ganja

A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home. The discovery was made...

Pensioner killed on EBD roadway

A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike. Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...

New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...