The Government of Guyana, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has embarked on a nationwide exercise to educate citizens about the Constitution.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said this is in keeping with the administration’s plans for constitutional reform.
The OPM’s Department of Governance Coordinator Tamara Khan is leading the exercise, which saw consultations being held recently at schools in Region Two.
The Wakapau Secondary School and Abram Zuil Secondary School were visited.
“The Honourable Prime Minister and the Government of Guyana felt that the Constitution of Guyana is a document that is relevant to every citizen and so we have to start a process of education on the document,” Khan was quoted as telling told students at Wakapau.
The DPI report said Khan explained certain aspects of the constitution to both students and teachers, in separate sessions, focusing on the human rights provisions. She made a point of cautioning citizens to always be responsible in the enjoyment of their rights and freedoms. “You cannot be reckless with your rights and endanger the state and fellow citizens. You have to be responsible. So, there are limitations,” she explained.
