GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it will begin distributing GUY$4,500 (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) in school supplies cash grants to students in schools across the country on Monday.
The grant will also provide teachers with financial relief, helping them effectively improve and manage their classrooms.
A government statement said that the cash grant forms part of its commitment to supporting teachers and advancing the provision of high-quality education.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand said a list will be supplied to the various schools to direct teachers’ purchases and ensure a transparent process. She also urged the teachers to make great use of the grant.
The government said an estimated GUY$898.2 million was invested in the school grant program last year, benefitting 182,672 students. The government will spend GUY $3.1 billion this year to continue the program.
The school supplies cash grant complements a range of initiatives supporting teachers and students. These include the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, the national school feeding program, and textbook and exercise book distribution.
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