359 Schools To Receive Repairs Ahead Of New Academic Year

Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath says Government has expanded this year’s Vacation School Repair Programme, with approximately 359 schools receiving infrastructure upgrades ahead of the new academic term.

Speaking during a school tour on Friday, he said Government set a clear target of ensuring every school is ready for reopening, noting that the programme has grown from last year.

“This year we have increased the number of schools that will repair. Last year we did over 270 for the vacation with just over 500 emergency repairs. One thing you will notice about schools is sometimes when during the vacation period issues occur just before the reopening of schools. I’m working together with the MTS, together with the school principals, and so over 300 schools, I think the exact number will be about 359 that we are looking at.”