Manickchand Inspects $2.619B Hosororo Secondary Project

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Minister Manickchand Visits Hosororo Secondary School to Inspect $2.619 Billion Project

The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand recently conducted a site visit to Hosororo Secondary School in Region One to inspect the progress of a G$2.619 billion state-of-the-art educational facility. The project, which is part of the Government's broader initiative to improve educational infrastructure nationwide, is expected to significantly enhance the learning environment for students and teachers in the region.

The Hosororo Secondary School will feature 29 classrooms, accommodating over 500 students from Hosororo and surrounding communities. This major upgrade includes specialized facilities such as a fully equipped science centre, which will house physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, providing students with the resources needed for hands-on learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

The school will also boast a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centre, which will include industrial and home economics laboratories. These facilities are designed to equip students with practical skills and training in various technical disciplines, preparing them for careers in industries that are crucial to Guyana’s development.

In addition to academic and technical facilities, the project includes the construction of a student dormitory and visiting area, which will accommodate 200 students, ensuring that those from remote communities can live on campus comfortably. To support the teachers, the school will also have a duplex living quarters, which will house up to 20 teachers.

During her visit, Minister Manickchand met with contractors. Commenting on the significance of the investment, the Minister said "This project is a key part of our Government's commitment to providing quality education to every child, regardless of where they live. The students of Region One deserve the same high

standards of education as those in coastland communities, and this new school will provide them with the facilities they need to thrive academically and beyond."