Written by: Marlene Freeman

The education ministry says an additional $2.1 billion has been earmarked, for repairs to 266 schools damaged by Hurricane Beryl, in July last year.

Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe made the statement yesterday.

An assessment of all institutions determined that 364 schools were impacted by the adverse weather event.

Some 111 schools were severely damaged, during the hurricane’s passage, for which $2.5 billion was spent to carry out repairs.

Schools which sustained moderate damage and minor damage were classified as priority two and three, respectively.

Dr. Troupe noted that the ministry received additional funding, to effect further repairs.

She added that maintenance activities will take place at 202 schools during the summer holiday.