Brickdam Secondary School Commissioned Following $700M Investment
July 21 2025
A brand new, state-of-the-art Brickdam Secondary School, constructed at a cost of nearly $700 million, has officially been commissioned—marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s ongoing drive to expand and modernize its education infrastructure.
The newly opened facility includes 22 classrooms, three staff rooms, two Deputy Head Master offices, a Headteacher’s office, a counselor’s room, a sick bay, three restrooms, a computer lab, an auditorium, an Industrial Technology room, two science laboratories, and three home economics rooms.
The school delivers a five-year curriculum that prepares students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations in Grades 10 and 11.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand, speaking at the ceremony, emphasized the importance of the project in increasing access to secondary education.
She noted that with the commissioning of Brickdam Secondary, space constraints in Georgetown schools have been effectively resolved.
Over the past five years, 40 new secondary schools have been constructed across the country.
Manickchand highlighted that Brickdam Secondary has achieved a 95 percent CXC pass rate, earning it the status of an “A-list” institution.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to education as a long-term investment in the nation’s children, describing it as a “tangible expression of love” for Guyana’s future generation.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali, deliveringthe feature address, praised the legacy of Brickdam Secondary, describing it as a producer of many national assets.
He underscored that the government’s focus is not only on constructing buildings but also on transforming education into a guaranteed right, not a privilege.
According to President Ali, over $600 billion has been invested in the education sector in recent years, with $175 billion allocated in the 2025 national budget alone.
He noted that investments have not only gone toward new school buildings and renovations but also toward teacher development, promising better salaries, greater opportunities, and incentives to improve the quality of instruction.
The President also referenced the strong improvements in recent National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results as a direct outcome of these investments.
He reiterated that Guyana is on a promising trajectory, with a vision to narrow the education gap between the hinterland and coastland regions.
Plans are underway to implement a nationwide student exchange programme over the next five years to promote national unity and exposure.
Despite challenges such as the fires that destroyed St. George’s and Christ Church Secondary Schools, President Ali said the government remains undeterred, rebuilding these institutions “bigger and better”—with Brickdam Secondary serving as another example of resilience and progress.
He concluded that education is the most powerful tool to unlock the potential of every child, pledging that no region or child will be left behind.
With modern facilities, trained teachers, and updated learning resources, the government aims to raise a generation equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in the modern world.
The commissioning of the new Brickdam Secondary School represents not just a building, but the building of futures.
