Education Minister Sonia Parag has clarified that no official permission was granted for the construction of a prefabricated school on Farnum Ground in Subryanville. Speaking at a multi-sectoral consultation on school bullying, Parag emphasized that neither her current role as Education Minister nor her previous position as Local Government Minister authorized the project. The issue arose after veteran educator Bonita Bone-Harris raised concerns about the takeover of a section of Farnum Ground by the new owner of Mae’s School, which erected the prefab structure following a fire that destroyed its original building earlier this year. Bone-Harris criticized the authorities for disregarding residents’ concerns, labeling the approach as ‘bullyism’ and citing violations of building codes. Despite acknowledging the lack of permission, the Mayor and City Council allowed the structure to remain operational until early next year. Community representatives, including lawyers, have repeatedly written to various authorities highlighting legal infractions but have yet to pursue court action. The school owner has indicated plans to construct a new building and restore Farnum Ground. Meanwhile, the forum addressed broader issues of bullying, with Bone-Harris urging attention to bullying in homes and schools, including by teachers. The event concluded with plans to establish a multi-sectoral task force, an online reporting platform, and the use of the Human Services’ anti-bullying policy. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond encouraged the use of the Guyana Police Force’s Cyber Crime Unit to combat cyberbullying.