Latest update April 24th, 2024 12:59 AM
Apr 17, 2013 News
Funds allocated for the reconstruction of the One Mile Primary School in this year’s Budget should be released to the ‘Rebuilding Our Future Group’ that is managing Linden’s efforts to rebuild the institution, says Claude William, Project Manager.
Through community efforts, the reconstruction project has been progressing smoothly but could move faster, if much needed financial resources are made available. Government’s plan is to allocate a portion of the over $3B budgeted for investment in physical infrastructure of schools and other educational facilities countrywide.
William said that if the funds are channeled to the group to finance the rebuilding efforts, persons from within the community would gain employment. In addition, the funds will facilitate the continuation of the works started by the community.
The One Mile Primary School was gutted last August during ongoing protest action by the community of Linden against intended increases in electricity tariffs for the district. Residents maintained that they did not destroy the learning institution and vowed to rebuild the school through self-help and donation.
Organizations and individuals, locally and internationally, have been contributing to the effort and substantial amounts of monies have been raised.
According to William, the team is executing works on the front wing of the building. The bottom flat is near completion with the concrete floor already finished and blocks being laid. By next week the labourers will commence work on the top floor.
When completed, the school will have two wings, and include new features such as an Information Technology laboratory and staff room. It is expected that construction of the first wing will conclude this September, for the new school year. Meanwhile, the second wing is scheduled for April 2014.
William said that the students are being accommodated at different facilities at the moment. It is hoped that the new batch of Grade Six students will be fortunate to write their National Grade Six Assessment at the reconstructed school.
LISTEN HOW JAGDEO WILL MAKE ALL GUYANESE RICH!!!
Apr 24, 2024
Round 2 GFF Women’s League Division One Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Police Force FC on Saturday last demolished Pakuri Jaguars FC with a 17 – 0 goal blitz at the Guyana Football...Kaieteur News – Just recently, the PPC determined that it does not have the authority to vitiate a contract which was... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Waterfalls Magazine – On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]