Site preparations have begun for the construction of the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS), and a groundbreaking ceremony is to be announced soon. Photo: VINO

According to reports, construction of the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School is to begin soon, and on-site preparations include boarding up the construction site. Photo: VINO

Demolition of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School building on April 4, 2023. Photo: Quickshots Drone Photography/Facebook

Teachers attending Professional Day at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on August 25, 2025, were shown a 3D architectural design of the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) by Education Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL). Photo: Facebook

The Althea Scatliffe Primary School was demolished in April 2023 due to safety concerns, and the more than 300 affected students were placed at various schools across the territory.

In January 2024, Unite BVI, which is part of Sir Richard CN Branson’s Virgin Group, announced its commitment to help rebuild the school, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI was signed at Maria’s by the Sea on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Site preparations

According to reports, construction is to begin soon, and on-site preparations include boarding up the construction site.

During a press conference on Monday, March 2, 2026, to mark the start of Education Month, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) announced that the ministry will break ground for the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School before the end of the second quarter of 2026.

According to reports, the Government of the Virgin Islands is to announce a date for the groundbreaking ceremony soon.

It was on August 25, 2025, that teachers attending Professional Day at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex were shown a 3D architectural design of the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School.