In honour of the 94th Birth Anniversary of former Guyanese leader, Forbes Burnham, the current Head of State, David Granger, opened the Chetwynd Learning Centre on Monday.
The new centre, located at Lot 5 Thorn Drive, D’Urban Backlands, already accommodates three other institutes also established in Burnham’s name; these include the Burnham Educational Scholarship Trust, the Forbes Burnham Research Institute and the Burnham Book Trust.
President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger unveiling the plaque on Monday
The Centre is aimed at providing equal access to educational tools to all Guyanese, which will make learning easier.
Chetwynd was the idea of President Granger who “reiterated the call of Burnham to make education a central plan.”
According to the Head of State, he is breathing life into the ideas of the former leader, who believed that education should be provided to everyone.
Granger reiterated that education is not an option but should be an entitlement for all.
He expressed the hope that similar centres like Chetwynd, would be built in each town, in the near future.
The President emphasised that the centre is being opened for the public good and not for political purposes.
Following his remarks, the President and First Lady Sandra Granger cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque, declaring the centre officially opened. They were then joined by other Government Ministers on a tour of the institution.
Chetwynd is equipped with educational tools such as books and computers. A total of 20 computers are currently at the Centre and more are to be added.
Photos depicting various points in Guyana’s history decorate the walls of the centre.
