MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, on Tuesday, visited the Bush Lot Secondary School in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) to assess the progress of ongoing expansion works aimed at improving the learning environment for students.
During the site visit, Minister Parag engaged the project contractor, emphasising the importance of meeting short-term deadlines to ensure that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.
“I just need to ensure it is completed on time,” the Minister stressed, while underscoring the Ministry’s focus on efficiency and accountability in the execution of all educational infrastructural projects.
The contractor, in response, reaffirmed a commitment to timely completion and assured that all machinery and construction materials would be safely secured and cordoned off to prevent any risk to students during school hours.
Minister Parag was accompanied by several regional officials, including Regional Chairman, Recardo Phillips; Former Member of Parliament, Faizal Jaffarally; Regional Executive Officer, Sadiek Ishmael and Senior Regional Engineer, Dhanpaul Sukha.
The expansion of Bush Lot Secondary School forms part of the Government of Guyana’s broader drive to modernise education facilities across the country. Through the Ministry of Education, significant investments are being made to upgrade and construct schools that meet the needs of growing student populations and align with national education development goals.
Minister Parag reaffirmed that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of region, has access to quality education in safe and modern environments.