TWENTY-SEVEN CAPE students in Region Two have received $85,000 each under the Government of Guyana’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant programme.
The distribution exercise was conducted on Friday at the Anna Regina Secondary School and is was facilitated by Deputy Chief Education Officer (Technical), Dr Ritesh Tularam.
The initiative forms part of the government’s continued investment in education and aims to provide financial support to students and families, while helping learners pursue their academic goals.
Dr Tularam, who returned to Region Two to assist with the distribution, expressed pleasure at being part of the exercise and ensured that every eligible CAPE student received financial assistance.
Regional Education Officer Shondelle Hercules welcomed Dr Tularam’s involvement, noting his continued dedication to education delivery and his contribution to ensuring that government initiatives reach their intended beneficiaries.
She also recognised the Government of Guyana and the Ministry of Education for their continued investment in education and efforts to ease the financial burden on families.
The Department of Education, Region Two, said it remains committed to working with the Ministry of Education to ensure that students are supported and provided with opportunities to pursue educational excellence.
For the 27 CAPE beneficiaries, the $85,000 grant represents direct financial assistance as they continue their studies and work towards their future goals.
