THE people of Region Three are witnessing an unprecedented transformation in their social and economic landscape, as President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will on Wednesday commission the brand-new Tuschen Secondary School, just weeks after cutting the ribbon on the state-of-the-art De Kinderen Hospital.

Together, these projects, one in education and the other in healthcare, signal a bold step towards uplifting communities, expanding opportunities, and ensuring a better quality of life for residents of the rapidly growing region.

At the forefront of private sector advocacy for these investments is Halim Khan, Head of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. who hailed the initiatives as “game-changing interventions that place people at the centre of development”.

The new Tuschen Secondary School is one of over 39 new schools constructed under President Ali’s administration, representing the government’s commitment to universal secondary education and tuition-free university access.

He explained that the newly commissioned state-of-the-art Tuschen Secondary School is designed to enhance learning with its 24 classrooms, modern science laboratories, a TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) centre, library, multi-purpose hall, cafeteria, and recreational facilities.

By introducing TVET skills training, the R3PSInc Head said, the school equips students with practical knowledge to pursue careers in agriculture, logistics, ecotourism, and other emerging industries that drive the region’s economy, fostering workforce development.

At the same time, he added, it addresses overcrowding in schools, and promotes inclusive growth by ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has equal access to quality education.
Halim Khan described the school as more than a modern facility; he called it “a doorway to opportunity for hundreds of children in Region Three”.
“This is how we elevate our youth; by giving them modern learning environments to dream big and achieve more,” Khan emphasised.

Only weeks before Wednesday’s commissioning, Khan said President Ali unveiled the $6.6 billion De Kinderen Hospital, the most advanced public healthcare facility ever built in Region Three.
The hospital offers specialised care in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, cardiology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, dentistry, and ophthalmology. It also houses an ICU, HDU, NICU, and boasts Guyana’s first public CT scanner in the region.

Khan described it as “a turning point in healthcare delivery for Region Three”, noting the hospital’s integration of digital patient records, robotic laboratory systems, and real-time imaging in its operating theatres.

He stressed that the hospital is part of a broader strategy to modernise Guyana’s health sector, combining world-class infrastructure with human capital development.
Khan underscored the link between education and healthcare investments and the region’s wider economic transformation, and further explained that investing in human capital is central to Region Three’s development, as healthy and educated populations drive productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), he underscored, stands ready to collaborate with the government to expand opportunities in housing, commerce, and industrial development, further strengthening the region’s economic landscape.

As the fastest-growing region outside of Region Four, Region Three now benefits from modern schools, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and upgraded infrastructure, creating an environment that attracts both local and foreign investment, and sustains long-term regional momentum.

“These developments are not isolated,” Khan noted. “They represent a vision for Region Three as a hub of growth, resilience, and opportunity. For the private sector, this means stronger communities, a better-trained workforce, and an environment where businesses can thrive.”

Khan reaffirmed his commitment on behalf of the private sector: “We will continue to support the government’s transformational agenda, ensuring that Region Three remains a pillar of stability, progress, and prosperity for all Guyanese,” he said, adding:

“President Irfaan Ali’s transformative vision for Region Three and for Guyana as a whole has delivered tangible results in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. His commitment to inclusive

growth and human capital development has empowered our communities and strengthened the economy under ‘One Guyana’. I fully support his bid for a second term, confident that under his leadership, Guyana will continue on the path of progress and prosperity.”