Ministry of Home Affairs

Press Release

February 19, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs is aware of the recent incident that occurred on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Woodley Park Secondary School, West Coast Berbice.

Contrary to previous reports, the headteacher and students were engaged by the police, and based on the information received, two individuals were contacted, one an adult and the other a child.

The police have already begun an investigation into the matter, and one person is currently in custody.

A planned engagement between the police, teachers, and students of Woodley Park Secondary School will be held to further aid with the investigation.

The Ministry of Home Affairs condemns in the strongest possible terms any or all occurrence of racially motivated attacks, particularly on our schoolchildren.

-END-