Minister Dharamlall commissions $14.5 million Kamwatta Primary School

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall, on Friday, commissioned the $14.5 million Kamwatta Primary School, providing a conducive learning environment for students in the Moruca sub-district.

The renovations, which were done by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) also included the construction of a fence.

Minister Dharamlall said the investment demonstrates the Government’s interest in enhancing the education sector, as outlined in its 2020 manifesto.

“There was once a time when Kamwatta did not have a school as many of the older folks know that. They did not have the opportunity as the current generation have now so we are excited as a Government, to work with you to ensure that education becomes a part of your daily lives.

Education is an asset from the knowledge we gather from school and life experience, this is what gives us ambition and drive us to transform our village and the country, as a whole.”

The Minister said the Government would continue to implement various initiatives to further enhance the education sector to accommodate the coming transformation.

It is with this hope, he urged young persons to take advantage of all opportunities made available by the Government.

Regional Chairman, Mr. Brentnol Ashley shared the Minister’s sentiments, adding that the Region will see much more developments in education.

“This simple yet significant ceremony is a testimony of what the Government has in store for the country’s education sector,” he said.

Meanwhile, Senior Councillor, Mr. Ronald Benjamin thanked the Government for fulfilling the community’s request for a better educational facility.

“We had asked the then Government to renovate this school since it was in a deplorable condition, and that was not done. But not too long ago we brought this to the PPP/C Government’s attention and here we are, in a proper educational facility, where our children can be taught in a comfortable place,” he said.

The school currently accommodates 323 students.

Minister Dharamlall said the Government has also procured a generator at a cost of $13.5 million, to supply electricity to a two-kilometre radius of the community.