Basseterre — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, toured the construction site of the new Basseterre High School today.
Heavy equipment is now active on the site as preparation work advances for what will become the country’s most modern secondary school. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the pace of progress and highlighted the project’s economic benefits.
“I am very pleased to see what has been happening here at the Basseterre High School site,” Dr. Drew said. “We are trying to move as expeditiously as possible to ensure that the school is ready for our students.”
The new campus will span 150,000 square feet and accommodate up to 1,200 students. Plans include 32 smart classrooms, specialised STEM laboratories, and sports facilities built to international standards.
Deputy Prime Minister Hanley noted that the workforce is largely local, with external expertise being brought in to train workers in new construction techniques. St. Juste described the project as a significant public benefit investment that will serve current students and future generations.
The visit underscores the government’s commitment to modernising education infrastructure and delivering quality learning environments for the nation’s youth.
Construction continues at a steady pace, with local contractors and suppliers already benefiting from the project.