Celebrations
The Distance Education Unit (DEU) has launched EDpal+, an upgraded version of its educational platform, giving users access to video lessons from the Guyana Learning Channel (GLC) alongside a range of other learning resources. The app is also now available on iOS devices. The launch took place on Monday at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, […]
Smyth Street Strikers returned to the crease with a title to defend, and by the end of the day, the crown remained firmly in their hands. The inaugural champions of the Ministry of Education’s Interdepartmental Tapeball T10 Cricket Competition successfully defended their title on Friday, September 25, defeating 21 Warriors by eight wickets in the […]
-Children’s Mashramani Competition continues In the many cultural celebrations of Guyana lies a colourful blend of rhythm and words, Calypso and Dramatic Poetry. These traditions have been with us for decades as Calypso and Dramatic Poetry have been vehicles for storytelling, serving as a mirror of what’s happening in society and as a call to […]
The Georgetown leg of the children’s Mashramani competition kicked off on Monday at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). The event saw scores of learners from schools across the capital city showcasing their dance skills. During his opening remarks, Principal Education Officer Mr. Immanuel Bridgewater applauded teachers for their dedication to preparing the children […]
Fourth Year as Minister of Education Minister Priya Manickchand took up office as Minister of Education under this administration in 2020, amid the uncertainty of the Covid-19 lockdown period, when schools were closed and education delivery was at a stand still. During that time, the Ministry provided a range of resources to assist the learners […]
Mr. Phillip Williams, the head of EDYOU FM, the Ministry of Education’s radio station within the Distance Education Unit, recently graduated from Salford University in Manchester and is passionate about Guyana’s digital revolution. With a Master’s degree that combines solid theoretical knowledge with practical skills, Williams is on a mission to make significant contributions to […]
On Friday June 28, 2024, EdYou Fm’s Intermediate Level Spanish course culminated in an intimate graduation ceremony at the National Centre for Education Resource Development (NCERD). The course, which was attended by staff of the Ministry of Education and other government entities, began in March 2024. It was a continuation of the previous level, Spanish […]
On June 28, 2024, the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) auditorium buzzed with anticipation as EdYou FM hosted a highly anticipated men’s mental health talk. Ms. Shanette Dey, a dedicated psychologist from the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Unit, conducted this vital session. Ms. Dey led the attendees through a wholesome and insightful […]
Celebrating Young Talent: Awards Ceremony for Mashramani Children’s Competitions In a joyful gathering today in the NCERD auditorium, Ms. Ronella Harris, the Content Coordinator of EDYOU FM, spearheaded the Ministry of Education’s Children Mashramani Road Parade Awards Ceremony. This event was done to honour the young participants who showcased their talent in the recently […]
The Learning Resource Development Unit (LRDU) and the English Language Unit (ELU) of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) joined with Guyana and the rest of the world in celebrating World Poetry Day on Thursday March 21, 2024. The theme for this year, “Standing on the shoulders of Giants”, encourages us to reflect […]
