$231.9m Jawalla Secondary School on track for Sep 2026 completion

Construction of the new $231.9 million Jawalla Secondary School in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is on track for the September 2026 completion. This was revealed by Education Minister Sonia Parag, who visited the construction site on Tuesday and expressed her satisfaction after a full-scale inspection. The multi-million dollar initiative, which aims to improve learning conditions and ease overcrowding for students transitioning from primary, has recorded a significant advancement in recent months.

The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO) for Amerindian and Hinterland Education Development, Marti De Souza, along with the project contractor and consultant. “It’s very important that we have students from the primary top come into this school and occupy this space. We want to remove the overcrowding that’s happening at schools right now; that’s one of the main reasons why we embarked on this project,” Minister Prag said. She encouraged the contractor to accelerate works to ensure that the facility is completed in time for the new school year in September 2026.

“We are hoping that the facility is completed just before the opening of the new term in September 2026. I think the contractor may be able to do that because, like I said, we’ve seen significant improvements in the last few months.” While acknowledging that some finishing work remains, the Minister assured regional officers that measures will be put in place to ensure the timely completion of the project. Parag will continue to closely monitor the project to ensure the school is delivered on schedule as promised. The new Jawalla Secondary School forms part of the Government’s broader efforts to expand education quality and access and strengthen educational infrastructure in hinterland communities.