Protest at St Joseph Girls’ RC over stench from sewers

Parents of St Joseph Girls’ RC’s students held a silent protest at the park opposite the school on Wednesday morning over a sewer problem the school has had since 2018. President of the National Parent-Teacher Association Kevin David said the teachers and students couldn’t deal with the smell.

He said, “What was happening was that the school was actually pumping out the affluent over time. However, the matter needed to be rectified and it was too expensive for the school to keep doing that.

"The ministry (Ministry of Education) and a contractor have gotten involved. We’re not really aware as to why the work hasn’t been started or what the situation is.”

David said the school’s sewers were cleaned on Tuesday, but added that their structure needed more attention. He said the NPTA is putting together a request for assistance on behalf of the school to the Education Ministry.

He suggested that if contractors need to work during the school term, they need to plan properly and work nights and weekends so classes are not disturbed.

Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly could not be reached for comment.