By Staff Reporter

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THE Ministry of Education has strongly condemned two recent cases of bullying among students that have surfaced on social media, vowing that such behaviour will not be tolerated in Guyana’s education system.
One incident reportedly involved students attached to the Charity Secondary School and the 8th of May Secondary School in Region Two, while the other took place at the New Campbellville Secondary School in Georgetown.
“No parent is ok with their child being bullied, no child feels safe when bullied, no teacher should be ok with bullyism. No form of bullyism is right and should be tolerated. We are all stakeholders in ensuring deeper social issues are addressed. Adequate measures will be employed to address bullyism in schools,” Minister of Education, Sonia Parag said on Friday.
Meanwhile in a statement on Friday, the Ministry said detailed investigations have been launched into both matters to establish the facts. Officials assured that once the inquiries are completed, the necessary disciplinary actions will follow.
“The Ministry condemns all forms of bullying and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that every learner has access to a safe, respectful, and supportive school environment,” the statement read.
Parents, educators, and students are being urged to report any act of intimidation or violence so that authorities can respond swiftly.
The Ministry stressed that bullying has no place in the nation’s schools, noting: “Together, as schools, families, and communities, we must foster environments where every child feels safe, valued, and able to learn.”