Schools could remain open during July, August

Schools could remain open during July, August

—to address learning gaps, Education Minister says MINISTER of Education, Priya Manickchand, has said there is a likelihood that schools will remain open throughout July and August as part of efforts to address the learning losses created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Manickchand determined that the usual summer break would have to be missed after…

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Guyana gets Media and Communications Academy

Guyana gets Media and Communications Academy

–over 170 media operatives enrolled as first batch THE capacity of the local media fraternity is expected to be boosted with the unveiling of the Guyana Media and Communications Academy, on Tuesday, during the inaugural World Press Freedom Day Conference. In introducing this initiative, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for…

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Almost every grade could open during August break; teachers, parents to be consulted

Almost every grade could open during August break; teachers, parents to be consulted

Almost every grade could remain open during the upcoming July/ August break should the ongoing children’s diagnostic assessment indicate that there are numerous learning gaps, Education Minister Priya Manickchand has said. At the sidelines of an event on Wednesday, Minister Manickchand told the News Room that keeping schools open throughout the break is only one…

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‘I believe in the full freedom of the press’

‘I believe in the full freedom of the press’

–President Ali says, but advises stakeholders to practise responsible reporting PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday, underscored his government’s commitment to preserving the “full freedom of the press,” but emphasised the need for responsible reporting, decency and accountability. The President made this charge during his address on the opening day of the inaugural World Press…

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