TEXILA American University (TAU) on Tuesday took a bold step to spread its wings with the opening of a study centre in Region Two.
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand officially opened the centre with the click of a mouse. She said that the move by TAU to open a study centre in Region Two coincides with the Government of Guyana’s vision of transforming the education sector and changing lives for the better.

She said that it creates a unique opportunity for those living in Region Two to continue their studies within the region.
Manickchand said that the government is committed to providing the necessary infrastructure in the region to make access to education easier.
She thanked Texila American University for launching the initiative, and urged persons in the region to support TAU.

The government, Manickchand related, will continue to improve the education sector, and, currently, 26 new schools are under construction, while many others in various regions are under rehabilitation.
As it is now, some 2,703 Essequibians are studying for degrees, masters, and PhDs at no cost to themselves at foreign universities through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme.

Director of GOAL Professor Jacob Opadeyi said that GOAL is happy to partner with TAU in offering scholarships to students to continue their academic journey.
He said that many persons in Region Two are eager to continue, and thousands of persons are currently studying.

Professor Opadeyi said that GOAL was launched in 2021, and is part of the Government of Guyana’s transformative agenda to have an educated workforce.
GOAL, through partnerships with several international universities such as TAU, provide myriad pertinent academic and vocational programmes: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Postgraduate, Masters, and Doctorate.

He said that the primary objective was to provide 20,000 scholarships, but that was surpassed, and many persons are interested in pursuing different academic studies.
Dean of the College of Medicine at TAU, Dr. Dheeraj Bansal said the opening of the study centre is another step by the university driven by a vision of helping to deliver accessible and world-class education in Guyana.

“When Texila American University was founded under the leadership of Ms. Chithra Lakshmi and Mr. Sajubhaskar, our goal was to provide an educational platform that blends academic excellence with innovation that fosters critical thinking alongside hands-on experience,” Dr. Bansal said.

He said that the Suddie Study Centre will be home to an academic hub that empowers future generations. The establishment of the centre signifies a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for learning and professional growth in the region.
“The new centre is not just a study centre; it represents a promise to our students; a promise to provide them with access to study space, mentorship, and close communication. We are creating an environment where knowledge meets innovation, and where learning transcends the classrooms,” Dr. Bansal added.

He also said that TAU is happy to partner with GOAL to provide scholarships to persons. He said that through GOAL, students now have the opportunity to pursue degrees and certifications that will equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to Guyana’s growing economy.
Region Two Chairperson Vilma De Silva said that she is happy that the services for Texila American have been extended to Region Two.

She said it’s a much-needed service, and it will afford Essequibians the opportunity to study right within the region. She, therefore, congratulated TAU for the great work they have been doing since they opened a campus in Guyana.
Texila American University – College of Medicine Guyana was founded on September 27, 2010, and registered with the National Accreditation Council of Guyana on November 18, 2010.

Due to a growing student population, TAU expanded its facilities with an annex campus at Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara, in 2014. In 2017, it established a new campus at Providence, East Bank Demerara featuring modern classrooms, laboratories, and a library.