$227.9M contract inked for extension, rehabilitation of ARMS
Regional Executive Officer (REO) Susanah Saywack signed the contract on Wednesday at Anna Regina Multilateral School
As the Education Ministry continues to fulfil its promise to deliver quality education to students across Guyana, a $227.9 million contract was on Wednesday inked for the extension and rehabilitation of the Anna Regina Multilateral School (ARMS), Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The contract was signed between the Regional Executive Officer (REO), Susanah Saywack, and Gurdev Mahadeo Contracting Services. The project is expected to be completed within nine months.
Regional officials during the symbolic signing of the contract
Over 900 students will benefit from improved science labs and a conducive environment that will comfortably accommodate them.
During the symbolic signing, Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva challenged the contractor to ensure that he delivers quality work while adding that it will be overlooked by the Regional Democratic Council.
However, the Regional Education Officer, Shoundelle Hercules, related that she is very grateful for the development in the education sector in her region which will undoubtedly lead to high educational achievements.
Additionally, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand reiterated that the Government’s aim is to ensure that every child across the country receives equal access to education. She also called on the residents to partner with the Government in further developing the sector.
