Education Minister, Dr Gale Rigobert, met with school principals on Thursday and gave assurances that the Ministry has school security high on its agenda. She says more careful recruitment of security for schools will take place. The Ministry will also work with the Police Force to assist the current group of watchmen employed by the Ministry.

Principals voiced serious concerns about the state of school buildings. Minister Rigobert says in the coming months an infrastructural audit will be undertaken to determine the needs of schools and how much it will cost to rehabilitate those in need of repairs. A new school term begins on Monday 9th January.