Construction of a New primary school in Newtown could begin in the new year, according to Education Minister Petter Saint Jean.
“The Newtown Primary School is still very much in the air and we anticipate that by the first quarter of 2013 we should see the commencement of work,” the minister said.
According to Saint Jean there has been a ‘slight difficulty’ in the tendering process but work should begin when a contractor is identified. “It was opened to international tenders and we anticipated previously the companies within Dominica would have bidded for the project but it was opened to all and sundry and consequently the time period was extended …but once a contractor has been selected we should see the commencement of work,” he affirmed.
He also said that all ‘ground work’ on the project has been completed.
“Everything that had to be done by the Government of Dominica has been done … so we have done all of the retaining walls, all of the ancillary works so we expect by the first quarter of 2013 construction to begin,” the minister said.
In August this year, Parliamentary Representative for the Roseau South Constituency, Ambrose George, told the Government Information Serice (GIS) that the new school is going to be a modern one.
“The designs make provision for three levels: the ground level, a first floor and a second floor. The components of those floors will include science labs, cafeteria, an auditorium, office space for principal and vice principal, space for staff of the school, and approximately twelve classrooms,” George pointed out. “The school, when complete, will also have several amenities such as an art room and a computer room.”
The new Newtown Primary School will also make provision for physically challenged children, according to George.
The Project is being funded by the Government of Dominica and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
More schools. Dominica is progressing. As it is said, “No child left behind.” May the youths take advantage of this golden opportunity to attend school, be diligent and to graduate also to a higher level. God bless them all.
Perhaps we should consider a different name for this school.
The school will be built and your childen will be welcomed. That is what is important and not your belly-aching.
that is what you can say your child dosnt have to suffer the inconveniences of dust and everything else so you call it belly
its sad people don’t know how to run a country… when your working class is poor and suffering and your economy is falling apart, when you see unemployment and cost of living rising… now is NOT the time to build a school.. there is enough weight on the taxpayers enough as it is..
what the h*ll are you talking about now is not the time to build a school.u think now is the time to build a twenty something MILLION dollar presidential palace? thats whats wrong. Education is the key!!!!!
I smell election in the air. But wait I thought that the school was completed already based on what was said on by the parl. rep? The constituents of Roseau South will still allow themselves to be led on by I’m bruised.
Yeah elections not around the corner nuh…Salpet…still will not vote for u doe! u hve done nothing to alleviate the plight of the Roseau South Constituency, every where getting something…we in RS….NADA, NOTHING!
You are so rude and crude!
election year school dat.
You do sound as though you should attend that new primary school to learn proper English, spelling and no doubt reading and writing. You will profit from this.
@ JUSTICE AND TRUTH
AMEN TO THAT
Is DNO party to the Government propaganda machinery. How many times have we heared this very same “Breaking News” of works to begin next year.
DNO be vigilant
So negative!
Construction of the school will begin as soon as it is feasible. It costs money to build such a school.