On September 2, 2016, the Commission of Inquiry into the education system journeyed to Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) and heard a number of complaints including that the pupil-teacher ratio was too high.
A release from the Ministry of Education yesterday said that Head teachers, teachers and parents of children from sixteen schools had their say. Officials from the Region 7 Department of Education were also present.
The consultation was held at the Kamarang Primary School. Some of the schools and communities represented included Phillipai, Kako, Jawalla, Waramadong, Quebanang Wax Creek, Paruima, and Imbaimadai.