New Primary School for Parakeese Village

Parakeese Village in Region 1 is set to receive a state-of-the-art primary school designed for 200 children from the mainland and surrounding islands.

This follows a recent site visit by officers from the Ministry of Education and its private sector partner, Environmental Management Consultancy Inc. (EMC).

The project, one of six funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aims to eliminate the daily hardships faced by local pupils who must currently endure arduous commutes by road or boat to reach Kamwatta Primary School.

By bringing high-quality facilities directly to the community, the Ministry is decentralising educational resources to ensure that geography never dictates a child's potential.

Marti De Souza, Deputy Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Amerindian and Hinterland Education Development (AHED), joined Project Coordinator Patrick John and the EMC team to discuss the plans with residents.

This move underscores the government's commitment to equitable education, proving that access to a modern learning environment is a right for every student, regardless of their location.

This development also fulfils the Ministry’s promise to listen and respond meaningfully to the concerns of parents, teachers, and learners alike.

"When you speak, we listen," De Souza assured.