{"id":343381,"date":"2025-06-18T14:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T18:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=343381"},"modified":"2025-06-18T22:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T02:18:43","slug":"update-on-governments-response-to-roof-collapse-at-dominica-grammar-school-construction-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/update-on-governments-response-to-roof-collapse-at-dominica-grammar-school-construction-site\/","title":{"rendered":"STATEMENT: Update on Government\u2019s response to roof collapse at Dominica Grammar School construction site"},"content":{"rendered":"

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STATEMENT BY HON. DENISE CHARLES-PEMBERTON, ACTING PRIME MINISTER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Update on Government\u2019s Response to Roof Collapse at Dominica Grammar School Construction Site<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Government of Dominica views the collapse of the concrete roof at the Dominica Grammar School construction site on Monday, June 16, 2025 as a matter of grave concern and is addressing it with the highest level of urgency and seriousness. We are thankful that the incident caused no injuries.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Cabinet decided on the following measures to ensure a thorough and transparent response, with the safety of students and staff as our top priority.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0An independent investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the structural failure.\u00a0 An engineering firm will be engaged to carry out a comprehensive assessment and submit a detailed report to the Government.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0All other structures currently under construction at the site will be thoroughly inspected to assess their structural integrity and ensure compliance with safety standards.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0Construction activities have been ordered suspended with immediate effect while the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0A joint team from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Works has been tasked with overseeing the process and ensuring that all necessary corrective actions are implemented.<\/p>\n

The well-being of the students, teachers and staff of the Dominica Grammar School is the Government\u2019s paramount concern, and we will make no compromise in ensuring their safety and protection.<\/p>\n

The Government of Dominica will provide further updates as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"STATEMENT BY HON. 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