Education authorities in Guyana have initiated a formal investigation into serious allegations of a sexual nature involving a teacher at Brickdam Secondary School. Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain confirmed on Wednesday that the educator was immediately placed on administrative leave following established protocols.
The teacher was removed from duty on March 13, 2026, the same day the allegations were formally brought to the attention of the Ministry of Education. The case has triggered a multi-agency response involving both governmental and non-governmental organizations specializing in child protection.
Blossom Inc., a respected non-governmental organization focused on child rights, has been engaged to conduct forensic interviews with affected students. Hussain reported that one such interview has already been completed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Concurrently, the Welfare Department of the Georgetown Department of Education has been actively engaging with parents of potentially affected students. Meetings were held with three separate parents between March 13 and March 17, with each receiving official referral letters to the Child Protection Agency in accordance with standard operating procedures.
The Chief Education Officer explicitly addressed circulating social media claims, stating: “The Ministry of Education wishes to state unequivocally that, contrary to certain misleading claims circulating on social media, there has been no delay in the investigative process.” The statement emphasized the ministry’s commitment to thorough and timely resolution of the matter while ensuring proper procedural safeguards are maintained throughout the investigation.