TO facilitate the sitting of exams in the hinterland region, the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has approved flights that will transport national examination papers and scripts between the Eugene F Correia International Airport (ECIA) and 16 locations.
While the flight dates are to be determined, Minister of Education, Hon. Nicolette Henry, has made the provision for the flights in the June 2, 2020 Gazette, under the COVID-19 Special Measures- Administration of National Examinations.

Schools in Guyana will be in session during the period June 8 to August 15, to facilitate the preparation for, and writing of, the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA); the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). This decision has been solidified by a Gazetted Order signed by Minister of Education, Dr. Nicolette Henry, as of June 2, 2020. The order includes clear COVID-19 prevention guidelines to be followed by the Ministry of Education, Departments of Education, Headteachers, Mayor and City Council/Town Councils, Parent/Teacher Associations and parents/guardians.

The ‘Notice COVID-19 Special Measures on the Administration of National Examination’ is given authority under the Public Health Ordinance. In so far as they differ from the COVID-19 Emergency Measures (No.3) 2020, these measures, being specifically provided to meet the necessity for the holding of examinations, shall prevail.

NGSA has been set for July 1 and 2, 2020, while CSEC and CAPE will begin on July 13, 2020. The Order states that, to prepare for national examinations, face-to-face contact between teachers and students is permitted at their respective schools, but classes shall not be held every day. The seating arrangements for classes and the national examinations shall permit only 15 learners in each classroom or examination room at a time, sitting at least six feet apart from each other. To control and prevent the spread of COVID-19, several measures shall be implemented by a designated responsible entity or person.