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Works on ESHS building construction progressing well – Premier

Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the construction of the new buildings at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Campus continues to progress extremely well. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Photo of ongoing works at the ESHS School campus. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Photo of ongoing works at the ESHS School campus. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier Fahie at the signing said the ESHS project had to move forward despite the cost increase of over $4M due to the global increase in the cost of materials coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo: VINO/File
Premier Fahie at the signing said the ESHS project had to move forward despite the cost increase of over $4M due to the global increase in the cost of materials coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo: VINO/File
Meanwhile, to raise funds, Premier Andrew A. Fahie challenged 70 businesses to donate money towards the project and give back at least $60K adding that while the government can find the monies, businesses can also give back.
Meanwhile, to raise funds, Premier Andrew A. Fahie challenged 70 businesses to donate money towards the project and give back at least $60K adding that while the government can find the monies, businesses can also give back.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the construction of the new buildings at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Campus continues to progress extremely well.

“This is good news for the people of the Virgin Islands. Your government working for You!,” the Premier said in a social media statement today, April 23, 2022.

The construction comes following the March 31, 2022, contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the school campus redevelopment, where contract bids exceeded the estimates from the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) board.

Premier Fahie at the signing said the ESHS project had to move forward despite the cost increase of over $4M due to the global increase in the cost of materials coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. 

"If we push this project back anymore, who knows how much material costs will go up further to, or what else might come. And as my Government and anyone around me knows that I always say, never let the perfect become the enemy of the greater good,” he said during a speech. 

Businesses challenged to donate 

Meanwhile, to raise funds, the Premier challenged 70 businesses to donate money towards the project and give back at least $60K adding that while the government can find the monies, businesses can also give back.

“We can go into the reserve, we could stop some projects that is happening, we can go in a line of credit, we could decide to do many other things to get it done as a backup, but why should we?” he added.

“Under the Move with a Purpose Project, I am issuing a challenge to all our successful businessmen and women, and all our companies in the BVI and beyond – especially in the BVI. I am challenging 70 companies, especially in the Virgin Islands, to each make a donation of no less than $60,000 towards the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project,” he said.

During a Press conference on Friday, April 22, 2022, the Premier could not provide updates on the progress that has been made in terms of donations, however, said that the PR campaign for the project will be rolling out soon while he promised to provide more information in the future.

10 Responses to “Works on ESHS building construction progressing well – Premier”

  • Bad Roads (23/04/2022, 15:29) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    Millions of dollars spend on col lawyers, and a none elected white bwoy have the end result hold up. So build it and stop begging, y'all careless with our tax money's.
    • @ bad roads (23/04/2022, 21:32) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
      Thank goodness for Andrew Fahie at least he has vision and loves his country

      Now go smoke that haters
  • asking for a friend (23/04/2022, 16:15) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    How come these uncle Toms not going after the white governor?
  • lol (23/04/2022, 16:47) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    So why is metro doing solid concrete walls n quality doing block walls .
    • @LOL (23/04/2022, 18:57) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Blocks A and B measurements were also off and structurally unsound. Expect cupping within 5 to 10 years....... they clearly need a qualified engineer because an architect with no engineering background is useless.
  • Windy (23/04/2022, 18:48) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    The children and their parents should be very happy with vip they sure have my vote
  • Anonymous (23/04/2022, 19:06) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Is no stopping us now we on the move!! Vip all the way bossie
  • Yes (23/04/2022, 23:15) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is a big deal. Years and years of plans, promises. Finally VIP is getting the job done.
  • asking for a friend (24/04/2022, 01:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    When are we going to march on this racist man in the White House?
  • more white elephants??? (24/04/2022, 15:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will the UK ever finish these when they take over?????


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