No viable alternative to investing in UG

Education Minister Priya Manickchand’s announcement that officials are working to fulfil the major conditions of a loan to upgrade the science and technology faculties of the University of Guyana (UG) signals progress on crucial financing, which the World Bank has said can open new doors for the institution.

Seven months ago, the World Bank board announced the approval of a US$10 million loan to the university but to date, the loan agreement has not been signed. The objective is to strengthen