FIRST LADY, Her Excellency Arya Ali, and Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, on Tuesday, visited the May 26 Nursery School in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, as part of ongoing plans to upgrade the school’s play area.
The visit formed part of efforts to assess the rehabilitation works required and to engage with the headteacher and staff on the upcoming project, which is aimed at enhancing the learning environment for the young children.
The $38.5 million project is a collaborative effort between the Office of the First Lady and the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). It will be executed in two phases, covering preparatory works for the play area, landfilling, the construction of a curb, and the building of a benab — a traditional structure that will serve as a gathering space for the children.

Member of Parliament, Suresh Singh, a senior engineer from CH&PA, and several community representatives were also part of the engagement.
This latest visit follows earlier commitments made in January by His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Minister Rodrigues to improve the school’s facilities. The initiative underscores the government’s continued commitment to investing in early childhood education and creating child-friendly spaces across the country.

Construction works are expected to begin soon, bringing much-needed enhancements to the school’s infrastructure and providing a safer and more enjoyable environment for the children of May 26 Nursery School.