Contracts were on Friday signed for rehabilitation works to begin on the Wills Strathmore Stevens Primary School in Marigot and the Grand Bay Primary School.

Contracts were on Friday signed for rehabilitation works to begin on the Wills Strathmore Stevens Primary School in Marigot and the Grand Bay Primary School.

The over 5 million dollar projects are funded by the Government of Canada through the Caribbean Development Bank.

Grand Bay MP Edward Registe said the investment is significant for the education sector.

Meantime, Education Minister Octavia Alfred said Government has made great strides with the reconstruction of schools following the passage of Hurricane Maria.

Education Minister Octavia Alfred.