Last Updated on July 10, 2025, 7:55 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has shared an update on the development for the education sector of the country. The Prime Minister said that they will be investing in school infrastructure for the development of the community.
The Prime Minister of the country has shared that the development of the education sector will help them make sure that learning environments for every child. Dr Drew highlighted that they have upgraded school infrastructure across the island.
The projects are being implemented under the National School Rehabilitation and Upgrade Programme. PM Drew said that the authorities have done roof replacements in some of the of the schools.
Some of the schools across the island nation have undergone structural reinforcements. Other developments in several schools across the region include bathroom upgrades, new perimeter fencing and accessibility improvements.
The officials have shared that they are also rebuilding the Joshua Obediah Williams Primary School. The school was destroyed by a for accident in the year 2022 and needed to be rehabilitated.
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Terrance Drew informed the people of the country that three local contractors will be delivering the project. The officials have shared that it is important for the members of the community to have access to opportunities.
The Prime Minister said that they are dedicated to make sure that the members of the community have access to jobs. The officials have shared that local people will be given priority during development projects.
Dr Terrance Drew shared that the members of the community, students will benefit from the initiatives. The construction phase of the school has generated several jobs for the locals.
The school reconstruction will be complete by the year 2026. Dr Terrance Drew said that the construction of the Basseterre High School has also been completed and will also be starting in the upcoming weeks.
The government of St Kitts and Nevis has increased the budget allocated to education by $120 million. This development is a proof of the government’s dedication to the development of the youngsters.
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