Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, yesterday officially turned the sod for the construction of a new $386m teaching block at President’s College.
The construction contract has been awarded to Jaspal Mohabir of Mohabir’s Construction, and is expected to be completed within 12 months, a release from the ministry said.
The new block will be a modern two-storey building designed to enhance both teaching and learning environments. The ground floor will accommodate nine advanced classrooms, a sanitary block, and an administrative office, while the upper floor will feature eleven additional classrooms and a comprehensive library. The integration of modern science labs into the new building will enhance the college’s science curriculum.
Manickchand, who led the sod-turning ceremony, emphasized the importance of investing in education and infrastructure, noting that the new block will not only address the immediate needs for modern educational facilities but also pave the way for future advancements in teaching and learning.
