Opinion: Linden Isn’t Being Left Behind… It’s Being Rebuilt

The construction of the $2.66 billion New Christianburg Multilateral School is more than just another building project, it’s a clear sign that the government is delivering on its promises, especially to often-overlooked regions like Linden.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, and key stakeholders officially break ground on the New Christianburg Multilateral School

For decades, students at the existing school faced overcrowding, poor maintenance, and structural instability. Now, over 1,000 students will soon access a facility with 35 classrooms, science labs, technical-vocational spaces, and performing arts studios, a learning environment that meets both today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

This is not a standalone effort. Region Ten is currently benefitting from three new secondary schools, and across the country, 22 new schools have been constructed or are underway, with a strong focus on hinterland access. Add to that the 384 teachers trained in Region Ten alone, and the government’s education strategy becomes clear: widen access, raise quality, and invest where it counts most.

With backing from the World Bank, and delivered through global and local partnerships, this project reflects not only good policy but international confidence in the government’s execution. Prime Minister Mark Phillips put it well, “This is pure investment in the development of Linden.”

If Guyana is to truly grow, it must grow for everyone, and this project is proof that the government is working to ensure that happens.