The new $73.7 million Kwakwani Waterfront Nursery School was officially commissioned today, marking a significant step forward in the government’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education for children across the country.
The school was delivered through the Ministry of Finance’s Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, underscored the government’s unwavering dedication to investing in the nation’s future, its children, by ensuring that every child has access to safe and conducive learning environments.
As part of broader efforts to make education more accessible and to ease the financial burden on parents, Minister Edghill highlighted the government’s reintroduction and increase of the Because We Care cash grant and the Uniform Voucher Programme. In addition to constructing new schools, he noted the expansion of initiatives such as the hot meals programme, among others, aimed at supporting students and families.
Parents, teachers, and community members enthusiastically welcomed the new facility, reflecting on the many challenges they faced at the previous school, particularly those caused by persistent flooding.
The modern, purpose-built school offers a fresh, welcoming environment for 31 students from Kwakwani, with room for future growth.
The facility includes two spacious classrooms designed to accommodate up to 48 students, along with a staff room, storage area, headmistress’s office, sick bay, and sanitary block.
It is fully equipped with basic furniture, fire detection and suppression systems, and importantly, features designed to accommodate children with disabilities, including ramps and accessible washrooms.
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