The new Arthurville Primary School on the island of Wakenaam was commissioned yesterday by President Irfaan Ali and the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand.
Back in May 2022, the Education Minister visited the island to meet with parents of learners attending the school to address their concerns about the deteriorating building.
A release from the Ministry of Education yesterday noted that Manickchand told the parents then that a new and modern structure would be built at the same location. In February of this year, a contract for the sum of $84m was awarded to rebuild the school.