Davis: Concerns at Old Bight High School, Cat Island Rum Cay All Age School, Rum Cay

Mon, Aug 30th 2010, 07:55 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by the Hon. Philip Davis on the closure of the Old Bight
High School and the schortage of teachers at the Rum Cay All Age School.

"It was with
a heavy heart that I received reports this morning that Old Bight High
School in Old Bight, Cat Island was unable to open today due to incomplete
school repairs and insufficient teachers.  In spite of the Government
and Minister of Education's ongoing public relations exercise, the
children of south Cat Island were forced to stay home and miss valuable
school time today.  I am advised that the school is in disrepair
with school repairs having started only one week ago.  This is
totally unacceptable and a slap in the face of the children of Cat Island. 
The Government was aware for months of the need to get the school in
order for this new academic year.    By all accounts
the necessary repairs will remain ongoing for some time.  All children
of the Bahamas deserve to go to school in a safe environment..."

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