By Royan Abrams
Region Six is celebrating its top performers from the recent CSEC exams, with three outstanding students leading the way.
Sohail Mohamad, Chitra Ramdihal, and Nyadesh Seecoomarie have excelled academically and are now setting their sights on ambitious futures.
Seventeen-year-old Sohail Mohamad from Goed Banana Land, East Canje, and a student at New Amsterdam Secondary School, wrote 21 subjects and secured 18 Grade Ones and 3 Grade Twos.
He plans to pursue studies at the University of Guyana, aiming to become a cardiologist.
Sohail expressed his gratitude for the support from his teachers and parents, highlighting the significant role they played in his success.
Chitra Ramdihal from Berbice High School in New Amsterdam achieved 15 Grade Ones and 4 Grade Twos from 19 subjects.
She will also be continuing her studies at the University of Guyana with aspirations of becoming an attorney at law.
Chitra described her achievement as a surreal moment, noting that despite the challenges, the encouragement from her family and faith helped her persevere.
Nyadesh Seecoomarie from JC Chandisingh Secondary School undertook 17 subjects, achieving 15 Grade Ones and 2 Grade Twos.
Her success was marked by her dedication and the support from her school and family.
In response to the CSEC results, Education Minister Priya Manickchand, along with regional officials, visited JC Chandisingh, Port Mourant, and Manchester Secondary Schools to review renovation efforts.
The upgrades aim to enhance the educational environment across secondary schools in the region, ensuring that all students have access to quality education.
Minister Manickchand emphasized the importance of supporting all schools equally and training teachers to help every student achieve their best, regardless of the school they attend.
The renovations include new wings for JC Chandisingh and Port Mourant Secondary Schools, set to accommodate more students and further improve the learning experience.
These top achievers from Region Six serve as an inspiration, demonstrating the potential for academic excellence and the bright future that lies ahead for them and their peers.