Consultations Begin for New Primary School in Barbuda

Consultations have begun between officials from the Ministry of Education and members of the Barbuda Council on plans to construct a new primary school on the sister island, marking a renewed step toward replacing the Holy Trinity Primary School .

The proposed school is part of a long-standing commitment made by the Dominican Republic to assist Barbuda following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017, which destroyed nearly 90% of the island’s infrastructure, including the historic Holy Trinity School. After the hurricane, the damaged school was refurbished using funds raised by the Barbuda Council .

Education Director Claire Brown said discussions with the Barbuda Council have so far been productive, with additional meetings planned as stakeholders work toward the start of construction. The agreement underpinning the project was signed in 2024 between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Dominican Republic, but the initiative has faced several delays .

Brown said the talks have also addressed broader challenges affecting education in Barbuda, including a shortage of teachers. She noted that while virtual learning continues to be used to support students, there is a need for in-person instruction in key subject areas such as mathematics and the sciences. Officials have committed to identifying qualified teachers on Barbuda and deploying additional trained personnel from Antigua to help address the gaps .

Education officials also confirmed that funds received in 2025 for the project remain held in Board of Education accounts and are intended to be used once final plans are agreed upon. Further consultations are expected as the ministry and the Barbuda Council move closer to implementing the long-awaited school project .

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