![SAFE & SECURED [1ST JULY 2026] - School safety remains a key concern as the Ministry of Education and Youth Development explores stronger measures to protect students and staff. While acknowledging calls for enhanced security, including the possible use of armed personnel, Minister for Education and Youth Development Kenson Casimir says such measures carry significant costs. He maintains that the Ministry will continue strengthening school security by replacing watchmen with trained security officers and expanding violence prevention programmes. Kishana Smith reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
SCHOOL SECURITY IN FOCUS: EDUCATION MINISTER WEIGHS CALL FOR STRONGER PROTECTION IN SCHOOLS
SAFE & SECURED [1ST JULY 2026] – School safety remains a key concern as the Ministry of Education and Youth Development explores stronger measures to protect students and staff. While acknowledging calls for enhanced security, including the possible use of armed personnel, Minister for Education and Youth Development Kenson Casimir says such measures carry significant costs. He maintains that the Ministry will continue strengthening school security by replacing watchmen with trained security officers and expanding violence prevention programmes. Kishana Smith reports.
