The minister made that disclosure during a recent press conference where she discussed issues such as the maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities in the territory.

Minister deCastro explained that the government is seeking to solidify plans with the First District community for a junior high school in that area.

The government previously revealed that a junior school will likely be placed at the location of the former Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay which was destroyed by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. 

According to deCastro, the government plans to re-engage with the community one last time to ensure that the needs of the community are properly understood and that the government’s vision for the project is in sync with the community. 

“We are also currently seeking to identify land space in the Seventh and Eighth Districts to be able to facilitate a junior school in that area,“ the minister told reporters.

Minister deCastro said an update on the government’s ongoing plans for junior high schools will likely come sometime during the first quarter of this year. 

The government previously disclosed that demolition works had been done at the Isabella Morris Primary School and roughly $200,000 had been allocated to fund the development of a “modern, smart and safe” facility for students and teachers of Carrot Bay.