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Remedial works ongoing @ schools ahead of new term – Hon de Castro

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says remedial works have begun for public schools in the Virgin Islands in anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says remedial works have begun for public schools in the Virgin Islands in anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year.

Hon de Castro in a release via the Government Information Service (GIS) said it was evident that the school infrastructure has suffered maintenance issues for quite some time, and as such, works are needed. 

“We are diligently working on a rigorous schedule of maintenance and rehabilitation works during the summer months to address as many issues as practically possible,” the Minister said.

Acting Deputy Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Claude Kettle said the focus was on addressing critical maintenance needs such as water tightness, mold remediation, electrical and plumbing works.

He added that the first project was a contract issued to Mr. Cecil Penn of Construction Limited to replace the roof of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre on Anegada with works completed on July 31.

Works started @ several schools 

Additional ongoing works include the water tightening of the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School; remedial works, upgrades and painting of the Leonora Delville Primary School; upgrade of the restroom facilities, replacement of doors, windows and other remedial works at the Joyce Samuel Primary School along with roof repairs, electrical works, upgrade of restrooms and other remedial works at the Willard Wheatley Primary School.v

Works for the water tightening of the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School have also been contracted to the Garner Abraham Construction through the government’s procurement process.

Mr. Kettle added that the ministry is awaiting bids for the tender for roof repairs, electrical upgrades, and other remedial works at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School.

In addition to government spending on school rehabilitation and maintenance, there have been investments by the private sector including Unite BVI who has donated towards the installation of a playground and basketball court at the Francis Lettsome Primary School. 

The North Sound Fund will be resurfacing the Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School courtyard and other remedial works and there will also be the installation of a playground at the school as well as at the Bregado Flax Education Centre Primary School.

 

8 Responses to “Remedial works ongoing @ schools ahead of new term – Hon de Castro”

  • lodger (12/08/2023, 14:50) Like (4) Dislike (20) Reply
    She is full steam ahead we voting for her again she continues to do a much better job than funny man and childish Mather
    • NICK (12/08/2023, 15:26) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
      Full steam? How much pass CXC level and how much subjects?people in the vi voting because they are friends it's doesn't matter what is done but they going with the flow,have you read the article from guyana when Ms Smith was there?she wants to bring students from guyana to study in the bvi,does that make any sense to you?https://guyanachronicle.com/2023/08/01/guyana-and-bvi-forge-closer-ties-exploring-investment-prospects-financial-services/ look at up,they seeking opportunity in guyana but doesn't have any founds to do trade rather than help them self going to guyana as GOV officials,this current gov is trying to please everyone but at the set time they are seeking opportunity for them self.
      • @ nick (12/08/2023, 17:01) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
        Nice spin my run we not letting you back close to the treasury the last time you were a minister the rest ( arrested and charged) is history
    • tallgirl (12/08/2023, 16:15) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      Full steam ahead within a month before school reopen!!!! Not even taking into account any setbacks. Lord send help.
  • Lb (13/08/2023, 03:39) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Some of you jealous bloggers should come out here and get a reality check of what Ms Decastro met when she first took the ministry in 2022!!!! And how much things have improved under her and Kettle’s leadership
  • The Big Questio (13/08/2023, 20:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When is the Althea Scatliffe Primary School going to be rebuilt? Or is it going to turn into a parking lot for these big trucks and garbage trucks?
  • qc (13/08/2023, 21:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Like the Government, the Opposition must be having challenges as well. all they do is blog against progress


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