St. Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew acknowledged the Minister of Education – Dr. Geoffrey Hanley for initiating the construction of Basseterre High School.
PM Drew also thanked the Labour Party for commencing the work and powering the progress of St. Kitts and Nevis by supporting the long promise made by the government of building the Basseterre High School
In the shared post on his official social media handle on Facebook he stated, “Kudos to Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Labour – the Basseterre High School started today!” He earmarked that St. Kitts and Nevis is better with Labour and powering progress.
Update on starting of the construction work was given through an official announcement by Dr. Geoffrey Hanley who shared the glimpses from the construction site on his official social media handle and said that it gave him tremendous pride and heartfelt joy to announce that the construction has officially commenced on the new Basseterre High School, as a great transformational step forward in the education landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Dr. Geoffrey Hanley calls it an influential moment
According to Dr. Hanley, this is an influential moment that marks the fulfillment of a promise, not just to a school community, but to an entire nation. The new Basseterre High School represents far more than concrete and steel. It symbolizes resilience, hope, and unwavering belief in the power of education to shape lives, build communities, and drive national development.
He further stated that, as Minister of Education and more importantly as someone who walked the corridors of Basseterre High School as both student and educator, this development is deeply personal.
He said that he understands the legacy of this institution and the profound impact it has had on generations of Kittitians and Nevisians. It is with this legacy in mind that they embarked on building not just a school but a world-class institution that has been equipped for 21st century learning.
This new facility will offer modern science laboratories, cutting-edge technology, spaces for co-curricular activities and safe, inclusive environments that are designed to nurture the academic and personal growth of every student who enters its gates. Minister Hanley said that the young people of St. Kitts and Nevis deserve nothing less.
Dr. Geoffrey Hanley said that he extended sincere thanks to the Prime Minister – Dr. Terrance Drew, the Cabinet, the Project teams and especially the people of Basseterre and the broader school community for their patience, advocacy and trust throughout the journey.
He assured all that they are building more than a school, as they are building a future worthy of the children’s dreams. He urged everyone to move forward together with purpose and pride.