LEARNERS across Region Two received a timely transportation boost, as the regional administration secured two new 30-seater buses and a new boat.
The boat and vehicles are aimed at improving safe and reliable access to education for children in riverine and hinterland communities.

The regional administration recently received the buses, which will be used to transport students from Mainstay Lake and Tapakuma villages to and from school.
The acquisition forms part of the Region’s 2025 budget allocation, and reflects ongoing efforts to remove transportation barriers that affect student attendance and punctuality.
The contract for procurement of the buses was awarded to FH Computer and General Merchandise through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) procurement process.
A new school boat was also handed over to the community of Wakapau, further strengthening transportation support for students who depend on river travel to access education.
During the simple handing-over ceremony, Regional Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council of Region Two, Devin Mohan, expressed gratitude to the government for the timely intervention, noting that the buses arrived at an opportune time when transportation needs for students were most pressing.
He said the government is investing heavily in education and ensuring that it is accessible to hinterland and riverine communities.
Regional Education Officer Shondelle Hercules also highlighted that both the buses and the boat will greatly benefit students, as reliable transportation is expected to significantly boost school attendance and punctuality. She thanked the Government of Guyana for responding to the request made by the Department of Education.
Also present at the event were Regional Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit; Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Omesh Sasenaryan and the Prime Minister’s Representative Arnold Adams.