
Distribution begins for $4000 uniform, school supplies voucher
More than 160,000 school children across the country will now receive a $4000 uniform and school supplies voucher to assist with the purchasing of school supplies and uniforms.
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More than 160,000 school children across the country will now receive a $4000 uniform and school supplies voucher to assist with the purchasing of school supplies and uniforms.

Education Minister Priya Manickchand met with teachers, parents, students and other residents of Aishalton in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Wednesday, and numerous concerns were discussed. In discussion…

– phased reopening of schools essential to combat losses

The Ministry of Education has postponed the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) which was originally set for March-April 2021.

Teachers and students of East Ruimveldt and Cummings Lodge secondary schools say they are pleased about the reopening for senior students despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students will not be sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) – formerly Common Entrance – in March/April next year, Education Minister Priya Manickchand has disclosed.


With schools reopening today, Minister of Education, Hon. Priya Manickchand, and a team of Ministers fanned out countrywide to observe how schools are utilising the COVID-19 measures to keep safe.

– Minister McCoy impressed

- Minister Indar pleased with efforts to curb pandemic

-parents could opt for schools closer to home

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