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Plans still alive for Isabella Morris Primary School to be rebuilt- Hon Sharie B. de Castro

The hurricane damaged Isabella Morris Primary School building was demolished in October 2021, and plans were announced since then for it to be rebuilt. Photo: GIS
The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Hon. Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that Isabella Morris Primary School is one of the priority schools damaged by Hurricane Irma that the Ministry of Education plans to rebuild in the future. Photo: Facebook
The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Hon. Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that Isabella Morris Primary School is one of the priority schools damaged by Hurricane Irma that the Ministry of Education plans to rebuild in the future. Photo: Facebook
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay is one of the priority schools damaged by Hurricane Irma that the Ministry of Education plans to rebuild in the future.

Hon de Castro made this announcement during an appearance on Virgin Islands Voice, which aired on various media platforms, including Facebook, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

The minister stated, "I'm a proud alumnus of the Isabella Morris Primary School's Class of 2002. Big up to my class, and I'm very excited to move forward with the repositioning of that school. It is something that we intend to do in terms of our future infrastructure works, but that school has not come back since the Hurricanes."

According to a Virgin Islands News online article dated January 14, 2020, it was reported that the hurricane-damaged Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay would be rebuilt by a donor, as stated by then Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1). While this news was promising, the then Premier did not disclose the name of the donor.

Additionally, former Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith mentioned that there were plans by his administration to establish a junior high school at the facility in Carrot Bay.

However, Smith’s National Democratic Party (NDP) government faced a significant defeat in the general elections held on February 25, 2019.

'We are almost there'

While speculation continues among Virgin Islanders, the education minister assured Virgin Islanders that the hurricane-damaged Isabella Morris Primary School will be repositioned.

She further stated, ’’So those would be all the schools that are left, so we are almost there.’’

The ministry embarked on major infrastructural work on several school buildings across the Virgin Islands during the summer break, in preparation for the 2025-2026 academic year.

At least two public schools damaged by the hurricanes in September 2017 have been rebuilt by donors: Enis Adams Primary School, which was completely rebuilt from scratch, and Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda. 

11 Responses to “Plans still alive for Isabella Morris Primary School to be rebuilt- Hon Sharie B. de Castro ”

  • 2024 (11/09/2025, 08:58) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    Use the tax payers money for the benefit of the people rather than traveling here and there

    some what shameful social damages from 2017 still can’t get corrected but the politicians running all over the Globe
  • struuuppppesss (11/09/2025, 09:08) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    when??? In 2050?? weakest government ever!!!!!!
  • TALK IS FREE (11/09/2025, 09:24) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    AND WE ARE EXPERIENCING CHEAP TALK EVERYDAY WITH A W TON LOAD OF DECEPTION AS A FRONT TO DECIEVE THE P WHEN THEY READ THE NEWS , SO WE DONE ACCUSTOM TO THESE SWEET TALKING HYPOCRITES WHO IS JUST READING FROM THE SCRIPT AND TRYING TO MAKE IT LOOK REAL BY TAKING PICTURES AND SOME STANDING IN FRONT OF PROJECTS TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT LIKE THAT WILL GET IT DONE - SO WHATS NEXT ? WHEN " KYE KYE " GONNA STAND IN FRONT OF THE ADMIN / COMPLEX AND BEAT HIS CHEST AND SAY ( FINALLY ) ( ITS FINISHED ) ( I DID IT ) WE WOULD LOVE YO KNOW HOW MUCH MILLIONS HAVE BEEN SQUANDERED ON RENT SINCE THE SO CALLED REPAIRS COMMENCED AND WHO'S FAMILY GOT THE MOST DOLLARS WHILE THE POPULAR BUSINESS CONTRACTORS ARE MOVING AT A " SNAILS PACE " AND ENJOYING OUR TAXPAYERS MONEY ???? ALONG WITH THOSE WHO HAS FAMILY & FRIENDS IN GOVERNMENT • IS THAT WONDERFULL HOW WE RIPPING OFF THE COUNTRY AND POINTING OUR DIRTY FINGERS AT THE ( WHITE COLONIALIST SLAVE MASTERS )
  • BRAD BOYNES (11/09/2025, 09:41) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    There are some situations an apology or explanation just do not fix. I'll just rest this here.
  • Optimist (11/09/2025, 10:19) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    And what about Althea Scatliffe primary school?
  • tola (11/09/2025, 11:31) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are in 2025 ???????? get it done .
  • Again and Again (11/09/2025, 12:04) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    When the schools are rebuilt. And not in 2050 either. They will be rebuilt soon. You all will find something else to call down because that’s all some of you can do. The world laughs at all of us when they read these comment! The dictionary doesn’t have a word to describe you all.
  • CARROT BAY RESIDENTS (11/09/2025, 12:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is it taking so long? When Fayhe was running, he promised that it was on the top of his list. HA!!!!!
    if the funds were already allocated! Where? Why?
  • ... (11/09/2025, 15:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    its about time yall
  • @ AGAIN & AGAIN (11/09/2025, 20:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    LIARD ALWAYS GOT SWEET TALK TO MAKE WHATEVER THEY ARE LIEING ABOUT SOUND TRUE / NOW GO BACK IN YOUR HOLE , WE HAVE ENOUGH CRACKHEADS ON THE LOOSE HERE ALREADY •
  • Schupps (11/09/2025, 21:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unless Leonora Delville school is going to be a Junior High, there is absolutely no reason to rebuild this school..They don’t need to rebuild Althea either. All the students are in school. If anything, make the expand the existing schools.


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