PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar said the government is hoping to soon reach an amicable solution to the issue of government’s purchasing of illegally printed text books for schools in Guyana.

This matter was raised at a press briefing yesterday at the Office of the President (OP) where he said that in looking for a solution, they are also looking to get the best value for money and also to ensure that the children in our schools have an adequate supply of books.
The President said that although this issue is actively engaging their attention to try to bring all the controversies to an end, the main focus is on the children and in trying to put an end to the controversies it is their aim at the same time, to not affect children’s education.
He further disclosed that the British High Commissioner, Andrew Ayre had met with government officials to discuss the text book issue. However, he said that because he did not meet with the High Commissioner himself, he is not at liberty to speak on that meeting at the moment.
Nevertheless, President Ramotar stated that they are all working together towards a way forward.
The government, particularly the Ministry of Education, has been caught up in a bout of controversy for some time following their decision to purchase pirated text books for schools in Guyana.