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The Ministry of Education welcomed the 2026/2027 school year with its “Steps for Education” Walk, bringing together students, teachers, and Ministry officials for a morning focused on fitness, healthy living and positive school communities. The walk began at the Ministry’s Brickdam office and continued along the designated route before concluding with a physical education session […]
What began with a few children on a basketball court in Region Three has grown into a programme taking Guyanese youth basketball beyond the local court and onto the regional stage. For D-Up Basketball Academy, the recently concluded 5th Annual Aloysius Daniel Youth Classic in St. Lucia was more than another tournament. It was an opportunity for […]
Improving mathematics performance and strengthening pathways for skills development emerged as key priorities as education ministers and senior officials from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) convened in Georgetown for the 52nd Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Education. Guyana’s Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, officially assumed the chairmanship of the […]
World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on July 28 to bring awareness to conditions that affect the liver, such as inflammation that causes liver disease and liver cancer. This year’s theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it Down,” is a call to remove barriers that stand between people and the services that can save their lives. […]
Young members of the Malteenoes Sports Club Cricket Academy were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from some of the Caribbean’s finest cricketers on Wednesday as Courts/Unicomer hosted the West Indian Experience, a youth-focused initiative designed to inspire the next generation while reinforcing the importance of investment in grassroots sport. Held at Courts/Unicomer’s Main Street […]
Junior championships showcase emerging talent as the Guyana Chess Federation expands opportunities for youth and players with special education needs and disabilities. As the world observed International Chess Day, Guyana’s brightest young minds were engaged in battles of strategy and skill at the National Junior Chess Championships, reflecting not only the country’s growing pool of […]
For decades, Distance Education has been quietly transforming lives by ensuring that geography is never a barrier to learning. From the coastland to the hinterland, across rivers and remote communities, educational broadcasting has played a vital role in bringing quality learning opportunities to thousands of Guyanese. Our journey has been one of innovation and commitment. […]
The Kingston Seawall Esplanade came alive on Sunday evening as the unmistakable rhythms of the steel pan echoed across the waterfront during the Amity School Steelband Concert 2026, a vibrant celebration of music, youth talent and national pride held under the theme, Diamond Jubilee Rhythms: Celebrating Guyana at 60. Now in its 30th year since […]
Recognising the importance of both physical and mental well-being, staff of the Ministry of Education’s Distance Education Unit participated in a special yoga session in observance of International Day of Yoga and Father’s Day, both of which were celebrated on June 21. The activity brought together male staff members for an opportunity to focus on […]
Guyana has officially launched the road to the 14th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM 14), setting the stage for a regional dialogue aimed at strengthening resilience in the face of increasing climate, economic and technological risks across the Caribbean. The conference, scheduled for December 7 to 12, 2026, in Georgetown, will bring together […]
