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Legislators kickstart donation for reconstruction of ESHS

December 3rd, 2021 | Tags: ESHS donations pledges construction Andrew A. Fahie
Monetary pledges from legislators and senior functionaries of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), along with the signing of contracts, have paved the way for the reconstruction of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) campus. Photo: VINO
The events yesterday heralded progress towards the construction, which will ultimately see the full school being back at its official location, in addition to bringing to an end shift systems currently in place. Photo: VINO
The events yesterday heralded progress towards the construction, which will ultimately see the full school being back at its official location, in addition to bringing to an end shift systems currently in place. Photo: VINO
In attendance to the event was Deputy Governor, David D. Archer Jr, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley and Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: VINO
In attendance to the event was Deputy Governor, David D. Archer Jr, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley and Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Monetary pledges from legislators and senior functionaries of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), along with the signing of contracts, have paved the way for the reconstruction of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) campus.

Yesterday, December 2, 2021, Trojan Design and Development Limited signed a contract for design consultancy services to the sum of $99,480 while Sand Wise Limited, awarded a $136,079.50 for demolition and debris removal, also signed their contract at a ground hammering ceremony.

End to shift systems

The events yesterday heralded progress towards the construction, which will ultimately see the full school being back at its official location, in addition to bringing to an end shift systems currently in place.

Legislators of both Government and the Opposition were on hand to witness the signing when they made financial pledges toward aspects of rebuilding the school.

Financial pledges

This was kicked off by Deputy Speaker Honourable Neville A. Smith handing over a cheque for $15,000 to the Principal of ESHS and the RDA.

Meantime, the only Member of the Opposition present, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), pledged $25,000.

Some $7,500 was pledged on behalf of Acting Chairman of the RDA Mr Anthony A. McMaster and family.

Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) committed the Graduating Class of 1976 to raise some $30,000 to donate.

These and other donations, along with the contracts signed and monies already in the coffers, are expected to see the reconstruction of the school in time for the start of the 2022 - 2023 school year.

What to expect

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) stated that the initial phases will see the construction of three two-storey buildings as a start on the eastern side of the ESHS campus.

This will be utilised in the longer term beyond the repatriation of the senior students in an acceptable classroom environment for Maintenance, Science and Technical Schools respectively.

“The buildings will be incorporated into the permanent master plan for ESHS campus."

Another phase will see the materialisation of 10 large classrooms to accommodate at least 25 students each, 25 small classrooms to accommodate some 18 students, a number of bathroom facilities and administrative rooms.

12 Responses to “Legislators kickstart donation for reconstruction of ESHS”

  • showing off wid (03/12/2021, 16:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    ALL DAH EXEMPTED NO BID MONEY
  • Xxx (03/12/2021, 17:46) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    The Vip jamming
  • Sam (03/12/2021, 17:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    we is we and after we is weeble
  • Cindy (03/12/2021, 18:02) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    we are all my protesters lets put our money where out mouth is

    this a project to benefit our grandchildren and great grandchildren



    • real cindy (03/12/2021, 22:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @cindy not. penny in anything that involved Show-won-di or Andrew
  • Sevis Bylvester (03/12/2021, 18:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes, those are the ones who should be doing this. All they have gained and is still gaining.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the BVI (04/12/2021, 09:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I saw the figures of demolishing clearing, donations , and plexgeo money. Please Hon. Premier Andrew Fahie, tell us the cost of the intife progect, and an acquate estimate tme span it will take to finish rebuilding the said ESHS Campus. Your employer the people of the British Virgin Islands need to know. We don't want any dragging your foot tactics. We are tire of political embalance promises. They mise to much.
  • For show (04/12/2021, 09:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You know how them Trixi like to show off. You become like who you roll with.
  • musa (04/12/2021, 13:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go take it from money gram taxes and consider it as a donation.
  • hmmm (07/12/2021, 16:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That’s just a return of government money given.


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