Last Updated on October 9, 2026, 2:57 PM AST by Anthony Morris
The Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley toured the construction site of the Joshua Obediah Williams Primary School. Dr Hanley took up this visit on Thursday, October 8, 2026 as a part of his responsibility as the Minister of education of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Hanley has the opportunity to inspect first hand the work that has been done to finish the construction of the new school building. The school building was severely damaged during a house fire in March 2022 after which the work on the rehabilitation of the school was started under the Dr Terrance Drew led administration.
The Minister of education has confirmed that the construction of the school in Molineux is nearly completed. The school is expected to start the new session for their students in January 2027.
The Minister highlighted that significant work has been undertaken to construct the modernised facility for the students of Molineux.
During the tour, Dr. Hanley received updates on the progress of the construction project by officials from the Public Works Department. They spoke to the Minister on the extent of the construction works that have been done for the school along with the final minor details that remain to be completed ahead of the school’s opening.
The Acting Prime Minister said that he was satisfied with the pace of the work which has been undertaken at the site. At the site, he also talked about the importance of providing students and teachers with a safe, modern and conducive environment for learning.
Dr. Hanley also said that he was looking forward to seeing students return to the school compound when the facility officially reopens in January 2027. He called this development a very important milestone for the Molineux community and the wider education sector of the twin island federation of St Kitts and Nevis.
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