Gov’t terminates $826M contract with BK for Yarrowkabra school

Minister of Education Dr Nicolette Henry (fifth from left) handing over the contract to CEO of BK International Inc, Brian Tiwarie on January 7th this year.

With only 5% of the work done so far, the government has terminated the $826.7 million contract that was awarded to BK International on December 31, 2019, for the construction of the Yarrowkabra Secondary School.

Government stated that the inordinate delays in the completion of the works is the reason for the termination of the contract.

In a letter, dated November 1st, 2020, sent to the Company Secretary and seen by Stabroek News, Attorney General Anil Nandlall informed that the contract was terminated with immediate effect.