THE Ministry of Education has announced that the new academic year 2014/2015 will see additional furniture in all schools to accommodate every child in the new school term, commencing on Monday September 1st. 

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Education yesterday, so far 90% of schools have already received their supply of furniture, while schools in Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica) and Region 8 (Potaro/ Siparuni) are expected to have all their furniture by the end of September.
Meanwhile, contractors will continue to deliver furniture during this current week.
In understanding the importance of education in the development of a country, the Government of Guyana allocated $300M for the construction and provision of furniture, thus allowing each child with a better environment to pursue their education.
In addition, the release noted that Minister of Education Priya Manickchand met in July with builders to discuss the importance of contractors meeting their contractual obligations, specifically emphasising the importance of contractors delivering the furniture on time and of an acceptable quality.
The release said, “Minister Manickchand told the meeting that the most desirous outcome would be that quality furniture is delivered on time but emphasised that if these requirements are not met, the Government will apply penalties under the relevant contracts.
“The contractors undertook to ensure that they meet the conditions to which they agreed under the various contracts and expressed a deep understanding of the necessity to provide good furniture in a timely manner.”