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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – Education Minister Sharie de Castro has announced plans to introduce metal detectors at a local high school – the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) – as part of enhanced security measures.

During a press conference on Tuesday, marking the start of Education Month, de Castro stated that while the ministry is assessing the need for more security personnel, steps are already underway to procure metal detectors.

“We’re currently working on acquiring metal detectors and expect to have them in place this year," she said.