Schools, the University of Guyana, scholarships and the national push to expand access to learning.
In a field where women are still a rare sight, 23-year-old Makela DaSilva picks up a welding torch and is determined to change that. DaSilva, who graduated from the Welding and Fabrication programme at the GuySuCo Training Centre in Port Mourant, says she chose the trade…
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Education says the new Kingston Secondary School building is estimated to cost some $371 million. During a recent opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, it was revealed that the project will cost $371,377,630 with 62 contractors bidding for the contract. The education ministry has been […] The post $371M estimated for brand new Kingston Secondary School building appeared first on Kaieteur News.
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Education has retendered for the construction of the Orealla Secondary School in Region Six, nearly a year after the original contract for the project was terminated over delays. According to a tender opening dated July 16, 2026, published by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), the project now […] The post Government retenders Orealla Secondary School project after terminating original $198M contract appeared first on Kaieteur News.
By Dr. Eon Andre George, PhD, EdD Series: Behind the Behaviour (Kaieteur News) – Long before we learn our first word, someone has already begun writing our story. Before we decide what we believe, someone has already taught us what is right and wrong. Before we choose our favourite foods, our style of dress, our political […] The post Born Into a Story: How Family, Culture, and Society Begin Shaping Us Before We Can Speak appeared first on Kaieteur News.
(Kaieteur News) – 11-year- old Annabelle Outar is among the pupils who achieved top grades at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations. The pupil of Camille Academy Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD) earned 479.91 marks at NGSA and was awarded a place at the St. Stanislaus College. The lass also earned the 2nd highest score […] The post NGSA top performer eyes career in business/law appeared first on Kaieteur News.
(Kaieteur News) – When he re-migrated to Guyana from Canada, Zayden Husain, a pupil of Camille’s Academy was given just about a year to prepare for the National Grade Six Assessment Examinations (NGSA). But along with his dedication to his studies, the help of his grade level teacher and the encouragement of his parents, the young […] The post With just one year to prepare for the exams, NGSA performer places amongst country’s top 1 percent appeared first on Kaieteur News.
(Kaieteur News) – In communities like Byderabo Road, Bartica, where access to specialized educational support remains a challenge, Project New Nation (PNN) is making a meaningful difference in the lives of children experiencing literacy and learning challenges. Through its Literacy Learning Programme, funded by the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), PNN is helping students develop essential reading […] The post Project New Nation’s literacy learning programme transforms young lives in Region Seven appeared first on Kaieteur News.
By Alisha Koulen STEMGuyana Operations Manager (Alisha will be heading off to Columbia University to pursue a MA Degree in Climate and Society.) (Kaieteur News) – My journey to Columbia University is not simply my story. It is what can happen when someone believes in a young person long before the rest of the world does. […] The post More Than STEM – How the quiet work of investing in Guyana’s young people is shaping the next generation of Guyanese leaders appeared first on Kaieteur News.
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