$101M estimated to extend Charity primary and secondary schools

Jun 05, 2024 News

Kaieteur News – Both the Charity Primary and Secondary Schools located in Region Two will be extended this year to an estimated figure of $101 million.

This is according to a total account of the Ministry of Education engineer’s estimate for the projects. At a recent reading of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office it was revealed that the extension at the primary school building is estimated at $48 million, while the secondary school is pegged at $53 million.

At a press conference last month, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand mentioned that the government would be repairing and upgrading all schools across the country to ensure children are learning in a safe and comfortable environment. Already a number of schools are under repairs and construction while some projects are in the tender process. This year, the ministry was allocated $74.4 billion from the national budget which will see funds go towards, rehabilitating, constructing and maintaining educational facilities in the country.

Below are the companies and their bids:

Ministry of Education

Extension of Charity Secondary School annex, (Kabakaburi).

Extension of Charity Primary School.

Ministry of Home Affairs

Procurement UPS, desktop computer, laptops and printers.

Ministry of Legal Affairs

Casting of compound and construction of drain, fence, concrete culvert and concrete revetment at Essequibo Sub Registry.

Ministry of Human Services and Social Security

Repairs to CPA office – Whim.

Supply and delivery of one double cab 4×4 motor vehicle.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Hosting of EPA’s Anniversary dinner and Award Ceremony 2024.

• Charity Primary, Priya Manickchand, Region Two, Tender Board