Isabella Morris Primary School Set for Revival
Education Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro has announced plans to rebuild the hurricane-damaged Isabella Morris Primary School, a project that signifies progress in the BVI's ongoing recovery efforts. The minister's commitment to repositioning the school underscores the government's focus on restoring educational infrastructure.
In a recent appearance on Virgin Islands Voice, aired on Facebook on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Hon Sharie B. de Castro, a notable alumnus of Isabella Morris Primary School's Class of 2002, reaffirmed the government's commitment to rebuilding the hurricane-damaged school. This announcement breathes new life into the hopes of the Carrot Bay community and the broader British Virgin Islands (BVI) populace, eager for progress in the territory's recovery from the devastating hurricanes of September 2017. "I'm a proud alumnus of the Isabella Morris Primary School's Class of 2002.
Big up to my class, and I'm very excited to move forward with the repositioning of that school," de Castro stated, emphasizing the personal significance of the project to her. The hurricanes left the school inoperable, and while initial promises of reconstruction were made by then Premier Andrew A.
Orlando Smith, detailed plans and the identity of a donor mentioned in 2020 remained undisclosed. The lack of progress had been a point of concern among residents. However, the Education Minister's assurance that "we are almost there" provides a much-needed boost of optimism. Her statement comes on the heels of successful rebuilds of other educational institutions in the BVI, such as the Enis Adams Primary School and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre, signaling a positive trend in the territory's infrastructural recovery efforts.
The ministry's ambitious infrastructure works during the summer break, aimed at preparing for the 2025-2026 academic year, illustrate a significant investment in the future of BVI's children. The rebuilding of Isabella Morris Primary School not only represents a physical reconstruction of a building but also a symbolic restoration of community spirit and resilience.
As the BVI continues to rebuild and strengthen its educational infrastructure, the repositioning of Isabella Morris Primary School stands as a testament to the government's commitment to education and the well-being of its citizens. With the community's support and continued focus on recovery, the school's revival is poised to mark another milestone in the territory's journey towards full recovery and development.
Primary source: VINO