In a significant move to bolster education infrastructure and community development, Education Minister Daryll Matthew has officially announced the commencement of construction for the new Five Islands Primary School. The project, unveiled in a social media post on Thursday, underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing educational facilities across the region. Matthew emphasized that this initiative represents a continued investment in quality education and community growth. The new school, designed to be climate-resilient and modern, will replace the existing facility and feature expanded classroom spaces, early-childhood units, state-of-the-art laboratories, and recreational areas. It forms a key component of the broader Five Islands education complex, which also houses the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus. Prime Minister Gaston Browne had previously highlighted the project earlier this year, confirming that construction would begin before the end of 2025 under a local contractor, with an anticipated completion timeline of two years. This development aligns with the government’s broader strategy to create sustainable, future-ready educational environments.