Dy PM Hanley shares update on construction of Basseterre High School
Dy PM Hanley shares update on construction of Basseterre High School

Last Updated on August 26, 2026, 6:29 AM AST by Anthony Morris

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Geoffrey Hanley has shared some images from the construction site of the Basseterre High School. The construction of the school project has been active for several months.

Dr Hanley and other stakeholders of the St Kitts and Nevis have visited the construction site of the school. The officials have shared that they are happy with the progress of the school construction. 

The Minister of Education has shared that the construction of the school is a very important mandate for the government of St Kitts and Nevis. He added that each stage is bringing the school project closer to completion. 

The Minister has maintained that the Basseterre High School project is a very important investment in the future of the children. The school is crucial for delivering high quality modern education to the students of Basseterre and surrounding communities. 

The Minister of Education led a group of stakeholders to oversee the progress of the school construction. This official visit took place on July 15, 2026. 

During this visit, the contractors informed the Minister how much construction has been achieved. During the previous visit, the contractors confirmed that they are working on construction of Buildings A and B. 

In the recent updates, images and video footage from the construction site shows the building structures erected. The classroom buildings, Building A and Building B are close to completion. 

The construction on the auditorium building has also started. 

The images and videos shared by the government show heavy machinery at work and several persons active at work. The organisation has shared that the construction of the school is part of the government’s public commitment. 

The school has been one of the most important projects for the education sector of the country. 

The authorities have shared that the government is aiming towards completing the school project in the next 24 to 48 months.

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