Arima Mayor goes to school

She was accompanied by Councillor for Blanchisseuse/ Santa Rosa Candice Allain.

During the tour, Morris-Julian met with students and staff of the Arima Centenary Government Primary, Arima Presbyterian Primary, Arima West Government Primary and Arima Girls Government Primary schools.

She was especially impressed by the nine-tap water purification system at Arima Centenary Government.

Morris-Julian assured school principals that under the proposed Local Government Reform, the Borough Council will have greater ability to address issues such as the responsibility to maintain and upkeep all public buildings including schools.

She assured that the council will continue to work with the Ministry of Education to resolve any issues.

Mayor Morris–Julian said she intends to visit other schools and educational institutions in the weeks ahead. The Mayor said she wants to keep the lines of communication open with her burgesses and plans to work with officials of schools in the borough to provide realistic and sustainable solutions to outstanding issues.