Consultations begin for land acquisition for new Hosororo Secondary

Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal has commenced engagements for the acquisition of land to construct the new state-of-the-art Hosororo Secondary School, Region One (Barima-Waini).
The Minister, who holds geographical responsibilities for Region One, was accompanied by the Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley and other regional officials.
According to the Housing Ministry, the construction of this institution will be done through the Education Ministry, empowering generations of students while contributing to the overall advancement of Mabaruma, Region One.
With careful consideration, the proposed school will feature cutting-edge laboratories, facilitating hands-on scientific exploration and fostering a passion for discovery among the students. These well-equipped laboratories will empower budding young scientists, enabling them to engage in practical experiments and cultivate a deeper understanding of scientific principles.
Contracts for the plumbing, superstructure and electrical works for the Hosororo Secondary School were awarded to V Group Guyana Inc at an investment totalling $1,658,444,890.
Three contacts for the completion of site development work as well as substructure works for teachers’ quarters and school building were awarded to International Imports and Supplies totalling $692,444,331.
Additionally, a contract totalling $196,319,040 for the completion of substructure works for the dormitory was awarded to Supreme Contracting and Supplies.
The Hosororo Secondary School will have 29 classrooms to accommodate more than 500 students. Its science centre will also feature physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories. The TVET centre will have both industrial and home economics laboratories.
A student dormitory and visiting area will also be constructed to accommodate 200 students while the teachers’ duplex living quarters will accommodate 20 teachers.
During the contract signing ceremony, Education Minister Priya Manickchand had reiterated that the Government was working aggressively to build schools in all regions throughout Guyana to accommodate the growing population while providing quality education to all. The intention is to achieve universal secondary education within the next few years. (G12)