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US$1.2M TVET centre commissioned at North West Secondary School Sep 06, 2024 News Minister of Education Priya Manickchand with students and educational officers Kaieteur News – Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Wednesday commissioned the new US $1.2 million Practical Instruction Department (PID) at North West Secondary School in Mabaruma, Region One. This Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) facility, constructed at a cost of US$1,209,241 GYD$ 252,610,444.90 replaces the previous PID that was destroyed by fire in 2021. According to the press release, the newly built PID is designed to enhance vocational training opportunities for up to 400 students in the region. It will offer specialised training programs and resources aimed at equipping students with practical skills and certifications needed for various trades and professions. The centre will feature hands-on workshops, industry-relevant training programs, and certification courses to prepare students for successful careers and contribute to local economic development. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, regional officials, educators, and students, all of whom expressed support and enthusiasm for the new facility. Manickchand durig remarks at the commissioning spoke about the significance of the new centre, calling it a major achievement for the Ministry of Education and the Government of Guyana. She emphasised the importance of expanding opportunities for students in Region One, aligning with the Education Month theme, ‘Investing in Education, Bridging Gaps, Creating Opportunities.’ “We’re investing in education, we’re going to bridge gaps and opportunities will be created, and that is the theme of our life every single day,” Minister Manickchand said. Manickchand also underscored the Ministry’s commitment to improving education, particularly for Amerindian and Hinterland communities, as evidenced by the creation of the Office of Amerindian and Hinterland Education Development. She reiterated the goal of ensuring that every child, regardless of their location, has access to quality education from nursery through secondary school. “We made very specific and clear directions, for the Ministry; that every child, wherever they exist, on the highest mountain or deepest valley, along every river bank, on every road side, would be able to access nursery, primary and secondary education.” She explained. Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain explained the implications of the PID for students’ educational futures. She noted that, in addition to traditional CSEC subjects, students will now be able to achieve a CVQ Level I certificate, which will facilitate entry into technical institutes, the University of Guyana, GOAL programs, Cyril Potter College of Education, and Carnegie School of Home Economics. She stated, “previously, for you to matriculate, the only thing you could’ve gotten was five subjects at CSEC inclusive of English and Mathematics. Now the Ministry of Education has looked extensively at this.” Dr. Ritesh Tularam, Deputy Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), highlighted the centre’s role in shaping the future workforce. He pointed out that the PID will offer programs in five occupational areas: furniture making, motor vehicle repairs, electrical installation, commercial food preparation, and home management. Students who complete these programs will receive a CVQ Level I Certificate and will have the opportunity to pursue further levels of certification. Related Similar Articles

$791M Yarrokabra Secondary School commissioned Sep 06, 2024 News President Irfaan Ali alongside Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and other officials cut the ribbon at the commissioning ceremony of the Yarrowkabra Secondary School. …as seven primary tops are closed Kaieteur News – Seven primary tops (a secondary department in a primary school) located along the Soesdyke – Linden Highway have been closed as the Ministry of Education commissioned a new secondary school at Yarrowkabra. The $790M Yarrowkabra Secondary School was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali and Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Thursday. The Ministry inked a $790,571,342 contract with R. Bassoo & Sons Construction Company to build the school in September 2021. At the contract signing, it was shared that the school will have nine buildings complete with the necessary laboratories, space for industrial arts, among other auxiliary buildings. The new school will accommodate 1,019 students across 35 classes and 65 teachers including 29 newly recruited educators, 31 trained teachers, 14 teachers who are in training and 20 to be registered for training. Minister Manickchand during her remarks said that plans to construct the school were in the pipeline since 2013 and now that it is constructed and opened, seven primary tops which accommodated 550 students have been closed. The primary tops that have been closed are in Hauraruni, Laluni, Long Creek, Kuru Kururu, Dora, Low Wood and Susannah. Minister Manickchand disclosed that her ministry will soon seek contractors to build an additional 10 classrooms at the school. “We started this school last year and we already need 10 new classrooms which the Permanent Secretary has already put out a bid because once the school is here, kids will come to school and once children come to school lives will change,” the minister related. Noting that opening the school forms part of the President’s goal of ensuring children are provided with the infrastructure to receive their education, the minister said that over the next few days several schools will be commissioned and that the sod for a new secondary school at Orealla, Region Six will be turned this weekend. Meanwhile, President Ali said the commissioning represents another historic occasion in the country’s education sector. “We are here to open yet another school, a grand achievement that is in its own right but in so doing we are also making a leap towards realizing a key goal of our national education policy, universal secondary education, and that is an important goal of our education policy. We firmly believe that universal access to secondary education should not be considered optional it is an indispensable right for every child,” the President said. It was reported that the government’s goal is to achieve universal secondary education in Guyana by 2025. On Thursday, President Ali said that secondary education is not merely a privilege but a fundamental entitlement that must be extended to all. “We don’t need the United Nations or anyone to set the benchmark we are setting the benchmark for our country so that we can become a model for others to follow and that benchmark is to achieve universal secondary education,” he stated. Further, he said that the government’s goal is not solely to increase the number of classrooms, but to also create conducive learning environments whereby equipping schools with modern technologies including libraries, laboratories, and facilities for sports, which will enrich the educational development of children in the country. “Universal secondary education is to ensure that no child is left behind, through this initiative we aimed to make education accessible to every child, providing enriching, enlightening and empowering life experiences essential for a modern economy,” the Head of State expressed. He told the gathering that the Yarrowkabra Secondary School symbolizes hope, opportunities, and progress and that the educational institution will be a beacon for the youths of Yarrowkabra. “By investing in such schools, we are investing in the intellectual capital of our nation, a resource that holds the key to innovation, creativity and sustainable development,” the President stated. The Head of State called on the school’s administration to take good care of the state-of-the-art facility since it was constructed for inter-generational benefit. Further, he urged parents to pay attention to the education of their children since that responsibility does not fall solely on teachers. The Commissioning ceremony was also attended by Minister within the office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy. Related Similar Articles

Enjoy yuh life; it is the only one you will have on this Earth! Sep 06, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Imagine this: You wake up one morning and nothing makes sense. You have no clue what your name is, where you are, or even who you are. For all you know, you could be a millionaire, or maybe you owe a loan shark. It’s a mystery! The first thought that pops into your head is: “Who am I?”—but honestly, that’s boring. So, instead of solving that puzzle, you decide to make the most of it. After all, how often do you get a blank slate? First stop—coffee. You order the biggest cup on the menu, not caring if you can afford it because, let’s face it, maybe you’re rich. If the cashier gives you a side-eye when you pull out your cash, you flash a winning smile. At least you have money. Next, you head to the nearest clothing store. Try on that fancy shirt they have in the showcase. You pay and strut out like a model on a runway. If someone asks who you are, just shrug and say, “I’m whoever you want me to be.” As the day progresses, it occurs to you that this could go either way. You could stumble into a government office and start running the Ministry, or you could be a labourer on a rubbish truck. But here’s the kicker: you don’t have to choose. For one day, you’re free from the labels, expectations, and baggage that come with knowing who you are. By the end of the day, you realize something. Life is a lot more fun when you’re not weighed down by the question of identity. Maybe you don’t need to remember who you are to enjoy yourself. Maybe the real you is just someone who’s really good at making the most of a forgetful day. Talk half. Leff half. Related Similar Articles

Could Ballerz Empire and Showstoppers defend home-turf? Sep 06, 2024 Sports The action promises to be intense and keep the large crowd anticipated at Pouderoyen very entertained. Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Nat’l final Kaieteur Sports – The West Demerara community will come alive tonight when the national finals of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition is staged, at the Pouderoyen Market Tarmac. Nine teams will be vying for top honours and prize monies totalling more than $2million along with trophies and bragging rights for one year. The host will have two teams to in champion Ballerz Empire and previous champion Showstoppers as their representatives along with the usual vociferous band of supporters. Word coming out of the community is that they’ve been working hard at training to ensure that the major spoils remain on the West Side. However, a look at the pedigree of the other teams will show that the hosts will have to perform at their level best to repel the opposing teams. Georgetown will have as their representatives newly crowned champion Laing Avenue and runner-up North Ruimveldt and as the record will show usually have some of the strongest teams nationally. Linden is another community that send a very strong team and they will have multiple times champion Silver Bullets as their representative, while East Coast that did not have the luxury of hosting a tournament this year will be hoping that reigning champion Lilliendaal Hustlers bring home the coveted hardware. Berbice will be represented by East Bank Gunners and they too looked impressive in their march to the Zone crown, while Bartica’s Mighty Rulers performed similarly against their opponents to earn the right to contend for the national title. The final team in the competition is Essequibo’s All Stars winners of their inaugural zone tournament and they would no doubt be aiming to convince the Organisers that the standard of play in the Region is just as good as the other zones. Meanwhile, the winning team will cart off $1million and trophy, while second, third and fourth place finishers take home $500,000, $350,000 and $200,000 respectively. Fans are being promised giveaways throughout the night’s proceedings. Related Similar Articles

Guyanese Fung, Campayne pummel their way into Pan American MMA Semi-final  Sep 06, 2024 Sports Guyana will be fancying their chances at the upcoming semis in Mexico. Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation is thrilled to announce that the local fighters recently battered their way into the semi-finals at the Pan American Games in Mexico. Prize fighters John Campayne and Lyndon Fung have already traded blows in the local boxing scene, are now gearing up for a showdown of epic proportions. Come today, Friday, they’ll step into the cage with one goal in mind: to secure their spot in the finals, where the battle for the gold or silver for Guyana will be decided. But that’s not all, fight fans! Ezekiel “The Hammer” Persaud has bulldozed his way through the competition and secured his place in the finals on Saturday. With two of heavy hitters in the Super Heavyweight division and one fierce contender in the Strawweight division, Guyana is well on its way to dominating the MMA scene at these Games. Assistant Technical Director, Charles Greaves, reports that the team is laser-focused and riding high on momentum. The fighters are in peak condition, and their spirits are through the roof as they head into the next rounds. It’s all about heart, grit, and the relentless pursuit of victory from here on out. Stay tuned as the fighters continue to make history in Mexico. The road to gold is paved with blood, sweat, and tears—but our fighters are ready to leave it all in the cage for Guyana, it was noted. Related Similar Articles

GCB congratulates Savory following maiden CPL call up  Sep 06, 2024 Sports Kemol Savory Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) hailed Harpy Eagles wicket-keeper Kemol Savory following his selection to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for this season’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The left-hander was called up by the Falcons as cover for West Indies batsman Brandon King, who is dealing with an injury. Savory, Guyana’s current first choice gloveman, has been one of the younger, more talented batsmen in Guyana and around the Caribbean, having cemented his place in the championship winning 4-Day as well as the 50-over team. GCB lauded the Essequibo batsman for continuing his journey from strength to strength as he patiently maps his way into the West Indies senior team. The board wishes Savory, along with the many other players representing the Guyana Amazon Warriors and any other franchise, the best for this CPL season. Related Similar Articles

GTA Storm cart off Trophy Stall sponsored Legends trophy Sep 06, 2024 Sports Roger Sunich, brother of Trophy Stall proprietor, Ramesh Sunich, hands over the winning trophy to GTA Storm skipper, Troy Gobin, a former Guyana Under-19 player. Kaieteur Sports – GTA Storm defeated archrivals Toronto Blizzards in a thrilling encounter to claim the Legends Over-50 title when the second edition of the Canada Cup, organised by the Ontario Twilight Softball Cricket League (OTSCL) ended last Sunday at the Ashtonbee playing field in Scarborough, Ontario Canada. In a pulsating final, Toronto Blizzards, who were inserted, reached 137 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, GTA Storm got to the required target with two balls to spare. Ramo Malone hit a top score of 37 not out. Earlier, left-arm bowler Richard Driffield stole the show with a brilliant spell of four for 11 in his four overs to undermine Toronto Blizzards batting. He was subsequently named player of the final. Former Guyana all-rounder Sunil Dhaniram copped the Most Valuable Player of the tournament award while Driffield also received a cash award for taking four wickets in a match. Malone collected a trophy for the best catch in the category. At the presentation ceremony, which followed, GTA Storm received the Trophy Stall sponsored trophy, and medallions, sponsored by Ramesh Sunich of Bourda Market. Related Similar Articles