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New ESHS buildings ‘still on track for September’ opening- Premier Wheatley

- said RDA & contractors are doing the impossible
The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) building project photographed on August 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
One of the buildings of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) building project photographed on August 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
One of the buildings of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) building project photographed on August 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Many persons taking a look at the construction of the new Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) buildings would get the impression the buildings would not be ready for the September school term. The National Unity Government has faith the buildings will be ready. Photo: VINO
Many persons taking a look at the construction of the new Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) buildings would get the impression the buildings would not be ready for the September school term. The National Unity Government has faith the buildings will be ready. Photo: VINO
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the RDA and contractors are doing the impossible in getting the new ESHS buildings ready for the new school year which starts early next month. Photo: VINO
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the RDA and contractors are doing the impossible in getting the new ESHS buildings ready for the new school year which starts early next month. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many persons taking a look at the construction of the new Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) buildings would get the impression the buildings would not be ready for the September school term. The National Unity Government has faith the buildings will be ready.

‘We are still on track for September’- Premier

‘Yes…It is realistic,” Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) responded at a press conference on August 8, 2022, when asked if the buildings would be ready for the new school year.

“Let me just say that I think the Recovery and Development Agency, who is managing the project, and the contractors are doing an excellent job. I know they had to wait a little while for the windows and doors. They may have a slight delay but we are still on track for September.

RDA & contractors ‘doing the impossible’

“Many persons say it is not possible but I think they are doing the impossible right now, with the quick work to get the school up and ready,” Dr Wheatley added.

The Premier noted that the current ESHS Project is a shining example of the type of management by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).

‘Because no one thought that a project of that size would be done in the space of time it is being done and it is a testament to the management of the RDA and their skill and the processes they have in place.”

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) had said during the Sixth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola on July 21, 2022, that the ESHS building project, which has been progressing rapidly since it began on April 4, 2022, is about 70% complete.

13 Responses to “New ESHS buildings ‘still on track for September’ opening- Premier Wheatley”

  • ... (10/08/2022, 10:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    December...ac units in as yet or we workin with fans....windows on island?
    • OK Then (10/08/2022, 20:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      From the look of things there will be no windows so no need for A/C. ‘Tis joked.
  • lets be real (10/08/2022, 10:44) Like (37) Dislike (1) Reply
    Politicians need to stop saying things because they have a mic in front of them. Today is August 10th, school starts the beginning of September. IT WILL NOT HAPPEN.

    Work towards a January completion and the project will still be successful as all involved have done a valiant job. But please stop telling the public nonsense
  • SEPTEMBER ❓ •¿• (10/08/2022, 10:49) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    WHICH NONE ? ( HOW ABOUT THE SCENT FROM THE FRESH PAINT , WON'T IT BE TOXIC TO BREATHE FOR THE KIDS ???? ???
    • @ september (10/08/2022, 11:01) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
      Stfu .. when you paint your house or a room in it you worry about the kids breathing in the scent?
  • one eye (10/08/2022, 11:34) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    He need to stop telling lies they are out of money this man is worst than the head coach
  • Heckler (10/08/2022, 12:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Opening what, bids for the finishing?
  • Windy (10/08/2022, 14:01) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    He will get caught in his lies we need an election Slowander knows the eshs will not be ready
  • What about JVD SCHOOL? (10/08/2022, 14:14) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I am happy that ESHS will be completed sometime this year. It won't be September. Just tell the truth. The people can handle it. What about the Jost Van Dyke Primary School? It was supposed to be started in July and completed by December. That's what you said Premier when you were Minister of Education. "Bet" to adequately quote you. Yet, not even a ground break.
    It's a down right shameful how we are letting schools get to this conditions.
  • LMAOO (10/08/2022, 14:47) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    It gotta be these construction workers are magicians because there's NO way. More like December or January, it should be ready. They need to take their time and not risk the children's safety. But i definitely love the great progress doe.
  • Observer (10/08/2022, 16:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Take your time and have it ready for January 2023 fully furnished.
  • @ @ September (10/08/2022, 18:31) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    OK the buildings ain't even finished yet , check the date ,(10 th ) no one paints a room and sleep in it the same time , and some people are allergic to fresh paint , plus we are dealing with children . That all i was saying , now U look in the mirror and ASK THE IDIOT YOU
    SEE , WHY DON'T I > STFU
  • My Take (11/08/2022, 17:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    On the matter. Now truly having experience with the field myself.


    Before I was saying it's impossible to have such completed for the start of the new school year.


    And although I am still firm with such beliefs I do think by October those buildings will be available for use. If certain action or scheduled plannings is layed out.


    1. To get it 90 or completed by ending September for use for October 1st works must be done both during the day and night


    So the 2 shift schedule that was proposed is needed now

    2. All staff members must work together to get classrooms are setup and ready for day 1.

    This including removing of furnitures and all other needed items from CLT campus to new location

    A lot of fine tuning there.


    3. Electrical, tiling, plumbing, pastering, painting, metal/wooden/concrete railings and more so.......

    Which was mentioned in the article above window and doors.


    Truly I could of given a better time line than those who advising the min of education and premier


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