Completed Martyr’s Ville Nursery School visited by Minister Manickchand

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on friday visited the Martyr’s Ville Nursery School on
the East Coast of Demerara. The sod was turned for the construction of the school back in
February of this year and the school is completed and will soon be furnished, commissioned and
opened.

The school can hold 270 pupils especially those residing in Martyr’s Ville, who previously had
to commute at least one mile to attend the Mon Repos Nursery School. Theministry said that
with this new school, there will be better and more convenient access to nursery education
thereby taking the Education Ministry closer to ensuring access to education at all levels across
Guyana.
The cost to build the school was $89M by Doodnauth Construction and Supplies. The building
will house eight classrooms and is outfitted with a modern sanitary block, independent water
system and space for outdoor recreation.
During the visit, education minister Priya Manickchand was accompanied by Permanent
Secretary, Mr. Alfred King, Special Projects Officer, Mr. Ron Eastman and Technical Officer to
the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Cosmo Browne.