Recover Guyana, ExxonMobil Guyana and SHOUT 2026 Winner Launch Environmental Project

Recover Guyana in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and ExxonMobil Guyana officially launched the Skeldon Line Path Secondary School EcoHub Project. The project, valued at GY$1,000,000 is a direct result of the 2026 edition of SHOUT, Guyana’s national youth environmental speech competition. The project, envisioned by winner, Randy Mangal, a fifth former, has transformed a section of his school into a cleaner, more sustainable space through the installation of a solar-powered charging hub, outdoor furniture built from recycled materials, and a hanging garden combining decorative and edible plants.

The speech competition, now in its fourth year, dubbed SHOUT4Change, challenged secondary school students across the country to design practical, STEM-based solutions to environmental issues at their schools by answering a single question: “What sustainable changes would you make to your school’s environment should you be given one million dollars to do so?” More than 70 submissions were received, from which 20 national finalists were selected to advance.

In the initial phase Mangal proposed a project to addresses waste management and environmental neglect at his school through beautification and maintenance, and using upcycling and sustainable materials. At its centre, he proposed a sitting and relaxation space furnished with outdoor seating made from recycled tyres and other repurposed materials, shaded by decorative plants and a hanging garden of both decorative and edible species. The solar-powered charging hub was later added to the design to give students and staff a sustainable source of power on campus. After emerging victorious from the subsequent three phases of the competition, he was able to see his project to fruition.