The groundbreaking ceremony for the six schools was held on September 8th 2023, and was attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, Lin Xianjiang.

In a speech, Lin said the schools currently being constructed with China’s assistance through the China-Aid Project will be the “most advanced educational institutions” in both Dominica and the wider Caribbean region. The Chinese ambassador stressed that Dominican students require new, contemporary schools to guarantee a higher quality of education.

Lin emphasized that these state-of-the-art facilities, built by China’s Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, have been meticulously crafted to provide Dominican children with a modern, cozy, and visually appealing learning atmosphere.

The schools have an estimated worth exceeding $30 million in US currency, which is equivalent to over $81 million in Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC).

Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, conveyed his appreciation for what he described as China’s steadfast friendship and generous assistance provided to Dominica over the past 19 years and added that China’s investment in Dominica’s education system is a valuable and substantial gift.