The federal government of St Kitts and Nevis stays dedicated to having a contemporary facility that options the newest expertise and studying strategies. This initiative consists of the development of the brand new Basseterre Excessive Faculty scheduled to start within the coming weeks of 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Schooling, Dr Geoffrey Hanley, throughout a press convention with members of the Cupboard on Thursday, March sixth, 2025, stated that this new faculty can be totally different from all the opposite faculties throughout St Kitts and Nevis.
Based on the Environmental and Social Influence Evaluation (ESIA) report, the demolition of the outdated Basseterre Excessive Faculty constructing began in December 2023. The ESIA has been commissioned by the federal government of St Kitts and Nevis to make sure correct building with all the mandatory precautions within the space.
Minister Hanley acknowledged “We’re making certain that each one the bases are lined as a result of we should, and we’ll do it proper.”
Moreover, the Ministry of Schooling acquired requests from varied faculties throughout St Kitts and Nevis to schedule their sports activities meet on the grounds of Victoria Street in Basseterre. The federal government stated that they’re starting the work on the highschool quickly as a part of honoring the requests made.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley acknowledged that just about 95% of the workforce setting up the brand new Basseterre Excessive Faculty can be the area people.
Locals are appreciating the federal government’s efforts for committing to the training of the younger youngsters.
New Basseterre Excessive Faculty
The brand new state-of-the-art Basseterre Excessive Faculty will characteristic an auditorium and a stage with a capability to seat 1200 college students, 32 lecture rooms, two music rooms, 4 science labs, six pc labs, a lecture room, and 5 vocational workshops.
The varsity may even embody campus large WiFi options, with excessive stage research in arts, sciences, and vocational topics.