Education
Removal of 14 % VAT on private tuition cannot wait until 2018 – ParentsBy Stacy Carmichael-James Parents, students and other members of civil society today continued the protest against the 14 percent Value…
UG’s ICT platform boosted; MOU signed with MOPTBy Stacy Carmichael-James The Ministry of Public Telecommunications and the University of Guyana (UG) this afternoon created a stronger bond…
FEATURE: A little boy hopes his love for reading can increase his chances of attending a top Secondary SchoolBy Mark Murray “Sometimes when nothing good is showing on the television I read. When I read, I get to…
VAT regime to be reviewed during 2018 budget preparations; 14% VAT remains on private tuitionBy Stacy Carmichael-James The Government following its most recent Cabinet meeting has taken the decision that Value Added Tax on…
Constitutional governance and regular elections are legacies of Guyana’s colonial past- President at book launchMinistry of the Presidency Photo President David Granger speaking at the launch of the book titled “Aspects of European-Guyanese History”…
Junior Chambers International- West Indies Chapter meets with PresidentExecutive Vice President of Junior Chambers International (JCI), West Indies from Antigua, Ms. Shenella Govia, is currently visiting Guyana as…
Finance Ministry debunked claims of being in possession of taxpayers’ recordsThe Finance Ministry is refuting claims that it is in possession of taxpayers’ records. During a meeting to discuss the…
Charges recommended against Nursery School Head Teacher for fraudCharges have been recommended for Head-teacher of the Liana Nursery school, Penelope George for the misuse of security grants allocated…
Natural Resources Ministry warns against unaccredited oil & gas online coursesThe Ministry of Natural Resources is urging the public to be careful when signing up for online courses in oil…
Audience walks out on Prime Minister during 14% VAT on Private tuition meetingAfter almost four hours which included a late start, a meeting which was intended to be a consultation on the…
NFMU launches Hashtag and Win Competition in lead up to Girls in ICT DayBy Stacy Carmichael-James The National Frequency and Management Unit (NFMU), today launched the Hashtag and Win Competition as part of…
Scholarship application service to be offered online next yearThe Department of Public Service has committed to developing an online application process for National Scholarships by 2018. According to…
Police called in to investigate theft of equipment, misconduct of staff members at UGThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Guyana Police Force has been called in to launch an investigation into the…
GTU says no way Government will pay de-bunching monies, demands sit-downThe Union representing local teachers thinks the time has come for the government to come clean, and say whether or…
UG Council approves 35% tuition increase in face of protestsMembers of the University of Guyana Council yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 30, 2017), approved the motion of a tuition increase at…
UG students protest tuition increase; Final announcement to be made tomorrowStudents of the University of Guyana on Thursday gathered outside of the Education Lecture Theatre to protest the proposed 15%increase…
Opposition Leader meets UG Vice ChancellorThe Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP) will be meeting with students of the University of Guyana today, Wednesday, March 29, 2017,…



