Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 01, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today (July 01, 2026), visited the construction site of the new Basseterre High School to assess the progress of works underway and reaffirm the government’s commitment to delivering a modern, world-class educational facility for the nation’s students.
Accompanied by Project Manager, Vivake Khan, the prime minister toured the site, where extensive construction activity is currently taking place, with local workers and technical experts actively engaged in advancing one of the Federation’s most significant education infrastructure projects.
Speaking during the visit, Prime Minister Drew said he wanted the public to witness firsthand the substantial progress being made on the project amid suggestions that little or no work was taking place.
“I have come here today because we are hearing that nothing is happening on the Basseterre High School site,” the Prime Minister said. “I wanted people to see firsthand the tremendous amount of work that is taking place here. I believe people will be shocked by just how much progress has been made.”
Dr. Drew noted that the significant workforce on site reflects both the pace of construction and the project’s positive impact on employment.
“We can see there are many local workers here, along with other experts, and we are pleased with the number of jobs that have been provided for our people,” he said.
The prime minister described the reconstruction of Basseterre High School as the fulfillment of a longstanding national commitment.
“Once and for all, after many, many years, the Basseterre High School is being delivered by a Labour Government,” he stated. “In just three and a half years, we have moved to a stage where significant construction is taking place. We know from before that $21 million was spent and not one block was laid. Today, we have more than blocks—we have concrete, we have steel, and we have materials from the quarry. That is real progress.”
Dr. Drew affirmed that the government will continue to closely monitor the project to ensure construction remains on schedule.
The new Basseterre High School is being constructed as a climate-resilient, turnkey facility that will be fully outfitted with modern classrooms, laboratories, technology, furniture, and equipment upon completion, providing students and teachers with a safe, innovative, and unified learning environment.
Beyond its educational value, the multi-million-dollar project continues to generate employment for local workers and create opportunities across the construction and related sectors, contributing to economic activity while investing in the country’s future.
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