APNU Welcomes Assurance J.E. Burnham Primary Will Remain Open

The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition has welcomed Education Minister Sonia Parag’s assurance that J.E. Burnham Primary School in Kitty will not be closed, but is demanding written confirmation that the institution will continue operating as a primary school amid proposed changes to the school compound.

In a statement issued Tuesday, APNU said parents, teachers and pupils needed more than a verbal commitment, calling on the Ministry of Education to publish its development plans, including projected costs, the construction timeline and arrangements for accommodating pupils and teachers during the works.

Parag reportedly gave the assurance during an appearance on Kiskadee Watch on October 19, stating: