22 tablets given to Sebai Primary School Students

Twenty-two Grade Six students of the Sebai Primary School in the Matarkai sub-district of Barima-Waini (Region One), Guyana each received an electronic tablet to boost their virtual learning capacity.

The students were presented with the device during a meeting at the school on Thursday, by Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal.  

It was revealed that in attendance were also the Regional Chairman, Mr. Brentnol Ashley; Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Shem Cuffy; Chairman of the Matarkai Neighborhood Democratic Council, Mr. Orlando Thorne; Headmistress of Sebai Primary School, Ms. Karen Benjamin and other local representatives.

It was pointed out that the presentation of the items is in keeping with a commitment made by the Minister during a previous visit. It was disclosed that with the growing use of technology and distance learning in the education sector since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Croal revealed that such devices are important for the success of students.

Further, the devices were acquired through collaborations with Mr. Romesh Kissoon of R. Kissoon Contracting Services.

It was stressed that in addition to the tablets the school also benefited from a new printer with a scanner and copier, a laptop, ink and paper supplies through the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Arya Ali.

Additionally, the students and teachers of the school were urged to make the best use of and tocare the equipment.

Croal declared that under the President Irfaan Ali-led Administration, hinterland students will be afforded the same opportunities as those residing on the coastland. This, the minister noted saw a number of government initiatives that have advanced Sebai’s education delivery over the past two years were highlighted.  

Minister Croal added that this included the commissioning of a new nursery school, upgrades to the primary school and the $30,000 ‘Because We Care’ Cash Grant.