Diamond Secondary fire was arson

The remains of the section of the school that was gutted by fire.

Guyana Fire Service (GFS) investigators have determined that the fire which destroyed the Administration building of the Diamond Secondary School, East Bank Demerara on Christmas Eve was an act of arson.

This was confirmed by Fire Prevention Officer Andrew Holder who told Stabroek News on Monday that the investigation has concluded and the matter handed over to the police.

“It has been handed over to the police and the police will carry out their investigation to determine as to who did it and for what reason or purpose,” Holder said.