Govt commissions $27M 6th Form block at West Demerara Sec School

As part of its unwavering commitment to transforming lives through education, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday commissioned a brand-new Sixth Form block at West Demerara Secondary School.

The $27 million facility, constructed by C. I Construction can accommodate 150 students with the opportunity to pursue the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) without having to travel to Georgetown, as was necessary before 2021.
Delivering brief remarks, Education Minister Priya Manickchand emphasized that education is the key to eradicating poverty and ensuring a better future for every Guyanese child.

“By investing in our educational infrastructure, we are giving our young people the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty and build prosperous lives for themselves and their families,” she stated.
“This is how we change lives. This is how we uplift entire communities.”
This year, 33 students from West Demerara Secondary are sitting CAPE, demonstrating the immediate impact of the new facility on access to higher education.
During his report, the principal of the educational facility, Harrinarine stated that since CAPE was introduced in 2021, students have performed exceptionally.
He noted that the school’s CAPE 2024 results demonstrate commendable achievements in several key subjects. Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies, Law, and Sociology achieved a 100% pass rate, reflecting the commitment of students and teachers.
Strong performances were also noted in Entrepreneurship and Environmental Science, both of which also achieved perfect pass rates.