Gov’t proud of equal opportunities in education access -Ramotar

President Donald Ramotar presents a trophy to Best Graduating Student 2012, Bibi Ameena Nazaral (GINA photo)

President Donald Ramotar has said the government is proud of its record in ensuring equal opportunities in access to education.

“Creating equal opportunities is essential, and the Government is proud of its record in this area,” Ramotar was quoted as saying by the Government Information Agency (GINA), in his address at the Saraswati Vidya Niketan graduation ceremony held on Sunday evening.

He said that several secondary schools have been erected in the Rupununi and other far-flung areas in the hinterland. He also acknowledged that there are thousands of needy children who