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Education Minister ‘saddened’ by school dorm fire in Guyana

- says VI stands in solidarity with people of Guyana during this difficult time
May 25th, 2023 | Tags: education Virgin Islands BVI fire Guyana
Virgin Islands Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says she is saddened by the news of the recent fire in Guyana that claimed the lives of 19 students. Photo: Internet Source
The minister in a statement today, May 25, 2023, said her heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy. Photo: GIS/File
The minister in a statement today, May 25, 2023, said her heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says she is saddened by the news of the recent fire in Guyana that claimed the lives of 19 children.

The minister in a statement today, May 25, 2023, said her heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.

Hon de Castro added, “We offer our condolences and stand in solidarity with the people of Guyana during this difficult time. We urge all school authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their students, and we will continue to work with our international partners to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future.”

The devastating fire started after 23:00hrs on Sunday night, May 21, 2023, and continued into the wee hours of Monday morning. Authorities have confirmed that 18 girls and one boy died in the fire.

The girls were students while the boy, 5, was the son of the caretakers of the dormitory. Investigators also found that the fire was maliciously set by another student.

Vigil in VI

Meanwhile, the Guyanese community in the Virgin Islands (VI) has so far organized a candlelight vigil for the 19 children who perished in the Mahdia School Dormitory fire in Guyana on May 21, 2023.

Set for 6:00 PM on May 26, 2023, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBR TPP), persons are being encouraged to bring forms of light which could include a candle, cell phone, or torchlight.

11 Responses to “Education Minister ‘saddened’ by school dorm fire in Guyana”

  • The watchdog (25/05/2023, 18:24) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    It’s about time someone from the bvi say something
  • independence (25/05/2023, 20:25) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guyana celebrates Independence Day on May 26. This national holiday commemorates the anniversary of Guyana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. It's a day for mourning this year I guess. Person's attending the vigil should still walk with their GT flags to for independence respect too.
  • HMMM (25/05/2023, 20:58) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    And she cares not that the mold is slowly killing teachers and students at the CEEEC IN ANEGADA
  • vi (25/05/2023, 22:03) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sad.. Very sad
    Condolences to all involved.. May The Lord comfort them.
  • GT (25/05/2023, 22:42) Like (3) Dislike (15) Reply
    Hope is not only because her man is from
    Dey
  • OH WOW (25/05/2023, 23:33) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    My condolences to her people people dem
  • Lb (26/05/2023, 01:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    No mother after sending there kids to school can face this
  • only because (26/05/2023, 08:54) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    Her other half from deh
    • hmm! (26/05/2023, 11:12) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply

      So what!!!!! so that mean she should not show any compassion, just be like you all hard @#$ from here, stupes. I guess her heart is not as hard as you all would want her to be, the from there helps her to be a better compassionate person as she is may be seeing it from him and not you all. sickening set of people. Statements are so oncall for, caused people to retaliate and respond. shocks man.



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