Pupils, teachers injured in ‘acid attack’ 

Pupils and teachers of the Chateau Margot Primary School were injured after a corrosive substance was reportedly thrown on them sometime on Monday.

In a release, the Ministry of Education characterised the incident as an “acid attack” but did not name the school where the pupils and teachers were from. However, videos shared widely on social media indicate that they were from the Chateau Margot school.

Education Minister Priya Manickchand reportedly took the affected pupils and teachers to a Georgetown hospital, offered support, and stayed while they received the necessary medical attention and care.

A representative of the Guyana Police Force’s Corporate Communications Unit confirmed that the matter is being investigated. The Ministry of Education, in its statement, said it is working alongside the relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted.

“The Ministry unequivocally condemns any form of violence against students, teachers, or any member of the public. Schools and their environs should be safe spaces for learning and development to take place, and any act that threatens this sanctity will not be tolerated,” the statement noted.