Parents are seeking redress over the expulsion of 26 students from the Paramakatoi Secondary School, after a quantity of marijuana was found under a bed at the school’s dormitory.
The incident occurred during the last quarter of 2011 and involved a disagreement between the Education Department in Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) and the office of the Regional Administration, a source in the region related. It was noted that the stand taken by the Education Department was met with opposition from the regional authorities. However the decision was maintained and supported by the Education Ministry.
Attempts to reach officials at the
