$95M sixth form, admin blocks commissioned at Diamond Secondary

Jul 26, 2025 News

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand alongside teachers and educational officials at the commissioning of the $95M sixth form and admin blocks commissioned at the Diamond Secondary School.

Kaieteur News – Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Thursday commissioned a new $95 million sixth form block and administrative building at the Diamond Secondary School, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

According to the ministry, this is the first time the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) will be made available to a school on the East Bank of Demerara.

Kaieteur News understands that the block at the Diamond Secondary was constructed by Simcon Engineering Inc. over a 10-month period, and offers 16 CAPE subjects. It features six spacious classrooms, a recreational area, modern washroom facilities, and an office for the deputy headteacher.

Adjacent to it, the newly built administrative block houses a fully equipped library, an Information Technology lab, and dedicated office space for administrative operations, providing the support structure needed for a thriving academic environment.

“This milestone marks a significant expansion in access to advanced secondary education, allowing students on the East Bank to pursue post-CSEC qualifications closer to home. The newly commissioned facilities are modern, spacious, and purpose-built to support this important academic offering,” the ministry stated.

The education ministry noted that the new additions form part of the government’s commitment to improving educational access and quality for all students.

In addition to a new sixth form block, the ministry has ongoing construction for new secondary schools at both Kaneville and Prospect, while existing schools at Yarrowkabra, Dora, and Soesdyke are being expanded. The Houston Secondary School is currently under reconstruction.

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