Grand Bahama School Debate Heats Up

Grand Bahama’s MP Frazette Gibson is challenging the government’s $1.5 million plan to build a new high school, arguing that with a 9% population drop since 2010 and under-enrolled schools, funds would be better spent repairing existing facilities. She urges investment in critical needs like tech and specialists at Beacon School for students with disabilities, and completion of the hurricane-damaged gym at Jack Hayward High. Education Minister Chester Cooper defends the project as vital for future growth and attracting residents and businesses, while the school remains in design phase with costs undisclosed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9758ff8c253aa9df