RDC invites bids for construction of Hog Island Primary School

The Region Three Regional Democratic Council (RDC) has issued an invitation for bids from qualified and eligible bidders for the construction of a primary school at Hog Island, Essequibo, to the tune of $54,000,000.
Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Regional Engineer of the RDC via phone at 264-2380.
Bid documents will be sold at a non-refundable fee of $3000 and can be uplifted from the Regional Administration Office, Region Three (3), and must be deposited in the tender box at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board no later than 09:00h on June 15.
Speaking with Guyana Times on Sunday, the Regional Engineer for Region 3, Ron Solomon shared that the project is being constructed through funding from the regional budget.
The school, which is located in western part of Hog Island, is currently a wooden structure in a deplorable state. This new building will be a concrete structure to better facilitate the teaching environment.
Additionally, bids were also invited for the extension of Bagotville Primary School to the tune of $54,000,000 and the extension of Leonora Secondary at a cost of $28,000,000.
A total of $12.4 billion was allocated this year for improved education infrastructure across the country. By ensuring that there are adequate schools to accommodate all students, the PPP/C Administration remains committed to improving access to education.
Since taking office in 2020, the Government has embarked on several initiatives to improve the country’s education sector. These include the introduction of smart classrooms, cash grants, the breakfast programme, the construction of educational facilities, the distribution of textbooks, and the incorporation of information and communications technology into the curriculum.