After spending $253M for Micobie Secondary School, govt. to spend $135M more to build labs

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August 12, 2026

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After spending $253M for Micobie Secondary School, govt. to spend $135M more to build labs

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(Kaieteur News) – After spending $253 million for the construction of the Micobie Secondary School back in July 2024, the government through the Ministry of Education plans to spend approximately $135 million more on the school project, this time, to construct laboratories.

The construction of labs will be done at Block C of the school, the ministry noted in its initial tender notice.

It was revealed that 40 contractors applied for the project, which opened recently at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). It is estimated to cost $135,578,181.