Schools to remain closed in SVG

Schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines will not reopen on April 14 as previously scheduled.

St Clair Jimmy Prince, the minister of Education made the announcement this evening, during the Supplementary Estimates debate.

Prince also posted on his Facebook page, saying that “we will reassess the situation in two weeks time”.

“Students are urged to continue their learning through online modality,” the minister said. “Stay safe all and continue to observe the COVID-19 protocols as outlined by the Ministry of Health.”

Schools closed locally on March 20, one week ahead of its scheduled closure for the Easter break.