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Eastern Bank Essequibo residents share their concerns with Minister of Education
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Eastern Bank Essequibo residents share their concerns with Minister of Education

In a bid to directly engage with local communities and address pressing concerns, Education Minister Priya Manickchand not only inaugurated new libraries at Tuschen Primary School, Greenwich Park Primary School and Parika Salem Primary School on Tuesday, but also held public meetings with local communities. inhabitants of these regions.

The meetings enabled the Minister to address a range of education-related and non-education-related social issues, demonstrating the government’s commitment to open communication and responsive action.

Minister Manickchand’s visit was part of the Ministry of Education’s initiative to expand access to library resources in primary schools. Aiming to promote literacy, creativity and independent learning, the new libraries will serve as essential educational resources in these communities. In addition to cutting the ribbons, Minister Manickchand took time to speak with local residents in each district, responding directly to their concerns and promising to pursue issues beyond the scope of his ministry.

Some of the public meetings attended by local residents

During the meeting at Tuschen Primary School, the Minister engaged in a lively dialogue with residents, addressing issues such as infrastructure quality, public health and community safety. While some concerns extend beyond the education sector, Minister Manickchand assured the community that these issues will be escalated to relevant government officials for action.

At Greenwich Park, Minister Manickchand discussed ongoing education reforms with parents and teachers, explaining how these changes will benefit students and improve teaching conditions. He also listened to concerns about infrastructure needs, student transportation and other community challenges, and acknowledged that some issues remain priorities for the government, although they require time and coordinated efforts.

At Parika Salem Primary School, the Minister answered questions from both parents and teachers, who expressed concerns not only about education but also about road conditions and access to healthcare. Minister Manickchand emphasized that these issues would be brought to the attention of relevant ministries and promised to follow up on behalf of the society.

Throughout the day, Minister Manickchand emphasized the government’s commitment to education as a key pillar of national development. He emphasized the importance of meeting wider community needs to promote sustainable growth and demonstrated that the government values ​​an inclusive approach to addressing local challenges.

The Minister thanked residents for their active participation and encouraged them to continue collaborating with the Ministry of Education to bring about positive change. As part of his support for the Libraries in Primary Schools Initiative, he noted that access to books and educational materials is vital to children’s intellectual development and the development of informed, well-rounded citizens.

With more library openings and community engagement planned in the coming months, the Ministry of Education is committed to strengthening education infrastructure and ensuring that all citizens’ voices are heard and voiced.