The University of Guyana Students Society (UGSS) is coming to the rescue of the cash-strapped tertiary institution to help improve the physical infrastructure at the Turkeyen Campus.

UGSS President Ganesh Mahipaul said a debate square is to be constructed at an estimated cost of GUY$900,000. Plans are also in train to build a wide bridge for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the southern end of the campus.

Currently, there is a small bridge from the campus to Dennis Street, Sophia. Mahipaul explained that the proposed bridge and asphalting of a roadway from aback the Faculty of Technology is part of a plan to make the southern gateway an exit to the campus. The Cummings Lodge gate would be used as the exit only, he said.

Mahipaul said approval has been already granted by the University of Guyana administration for the southern gate to be upgraded and designated the exit.

He said funds for the two projects would be raised at a Mashramani event dubbed ‘Campus Bubblin’ scheduled for February 16 from 3 PM. International performers- international performers Shal Marshal and the Karma Band- are due to take to the stage at the UoG campus.

The UGSS said it has teamed up with Team Suga Entertainment in order to fulfil its mandate "to foster and promote social and cultural activities among students of the University."

Through the effort of the UGSS and Team Suga in collaboration with companies such as Banks DIH ( who have supported us throughout the academic year), travellers Sound System, Hotel Tower, White Castle Fish Shop, Giftland OfficeMax and Scott's Jewellery, the student body said it remains committed to promoting and developing student life at our University.

“The admin does not have money and so we are coming up with our own initiatives,” said the UGSS President.