DGS Construction Halted After Roof Collapse Sparks Safety Concerns
The Government of Dominica views the collapse of the concrete roof at the Dominica Grammar School construction site on Monday, June 16, 2025 as a matter of grave concern and is addressing it with the highest level of urgency and seriousness. We are thankful that the incident caused no injuries.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Cabinet decided on the following measures to ensure a thorough and transparent response, with the safety of students and staff as our top priority.
- An independent investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the structural failure. An engineering firm will be engaged to carry out a comprehensive assessment and submit a detailed report to the Government.
- All other structures currently under construction at the site will be thoroughly inspected to assess their structural integrity and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Construction activities have been ordered suspended with immediate effect while the investigation is ongoing.
- A joint team from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Works has been tasked with overseeing the process and ensuring that all necessary corrective actions are implemented.
The well-being of the students, teachers and staff of the Dominica Grammar School is the Government’s paramount concern, and we will make no compromise in ensuring their safety and protection.
The Government of Dominica will provide further updates as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available.
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Once again, the point must be made: why does Skerrit continue to make deals with the devil—China? It is our children who are being put at risk. You get what you pay for: cheap labour, cheap materials, cheap quality! Let us not lose sight of the fact that this incident could have easily happened during the middle of a school day, when classrooms are full of children. Who would have taken responsibility for the countless lives that could have been lost—including my own child? Skerrit? China? Good luck trying to get accountability for this disaster. And yet, the Labourites would take Jesus off the cross to defend this corrupt government and its loyal lackeys. Absolutely disgusting and shameful!