Local Govt Ministry begins cleanup on Hadfield Street near St. Stanislaus College

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Friday began a cleanup exercise on Hadfield Street, Georgetown, behind St Stanislaus College.

In a statement on her social media page, subject minister Priya Manickchand said “cleaning up outside St. Stanislaus on the Hadfield Street side. Because the children and teachers there and the other occupants of that street deserve nothing less! The people dwelling there were invited and transported into a shelter hosted by the Ministry of Human Services. Together we can.”

Similarly, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry Dr Josh Kanhai posted on the exercise, noting that the children attending the school are productive in a safer environment.

Earlier this month, the St Stanislaus College had reached out to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for support to address a number of safety concerns.

The school’s acting headmaster Damien La Rose and its administrator Shelly Harris had informed that in recent times, the institution has been affected by issues that pose serious safety concerns for students and teachers.

According to a statement from Radio Eve Leary, a communication arm of the GPF, the school made reports of individuals smoking behind the school compound, and incidents involving the setting of fires, illegal dumping, break-ins, and destruction of property.

Additionally, the school made reports of adults loitering near the premises, engaging in inappropriate behaviour, and allegedly interfering with students.