Since the launch of the Ministry of Education’s anti-bullying reporting system last year, some 50 cases have been reported through the portal, with roughly half already resolved, Minister of Education Sonia Parag recently revealed.
At the first regional consultation on anti-bullying and anti-violence policies at the St Joseph High School in Georgetown, the minister noted that the event is an offshoot of national consultations held in November 2025. She reported that more than 500 recommendations have already been submitted by parents, guardians and stakeholders on how bullying and violent behaviour should be addressed within the school system.
While those recommendations remain under review, Minister Parag pointed to the portal’s success in expediting action on complaints.
“Through that reporting system, we had about 50 reported cases. Out of the 50 reported cases, we have resolved at least 50%. Recently, as of today (January 29), when I checked the data, we have 15 new reported cases that we’re working towards resolving.”
Regarding how these matters are handled, Minister Parag said resolution does not always involve punitive measures. She stressed that the focus must be on rehabilitation, mediation and ensuring student safety.
“And sometimes resolving doesn’t mean expelling someone or suspending someone. It is working with both parties. It is working to reform a child. It is working to ensure that we bring security and safety to a child who believes that they’re a victim of bullying,” Parag said.
In instances where students attack teachers, Minister Parag was clear that this would not be tolerated. “While we look at bullying with children or students against students, we are also taking an approach where a student can’t expect to beat up a teacher and not be expelled. That I’m not going to tolerate. The Ministry of Education is not going to tolerate that,” she noted.
As the Ministry of Education continues its campaign on anti-bullying and anti-violence policies, Parag urged citizens to engage in these discussions and reminded students to use the reporting system if they or someone they know is in danger. The reporting system can be found via this link: https://education.gov.gy/abrs/