Due to severe weather conditions overnight and ongoing safety alerts, the Ministry of Education has officially ordered the complete closure of all schools in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including early childhood centres and technical institutes.

Current weather hazards pose significant risks to public transportation and general commuting conditions, and the safety and well-being of our students, teachers, and support staff remain a priority. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to keep children indoors and off the roads, ensuring that students do not attempt to travel to school today.

Teaching and administrative personnel are not required to report to physical facilities unless specifically designated as emergency response staff. However; depending on institutional capacity, schools may transition to remote learning guidelines. Please monitor individDue to severe weather conditions overnight and ongoing safety alerts, the Ministry of Education has officially ordered the complete closure of all schools in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including early childhood centres and technical institutes.

Current weather hazards pose significant risks to public transportation and general commuting conditions, and the safety and well-being of our students, teachers, and support staff remain a priority. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to keep children indoors and off the roads, ensuring that students do not attempt to travel to school today.

Teaching and administrative personnel are not required to report to physical facilities unless specifically designated as emergency response staff. However; depending on institutional capacity, schools may transition to remote learning guidelines. Please monitor individual notifications sent directly by your child’s school administration.

Families are encouraged to monitor local weather advisories and updates regarding school through official channels, as we continue to work together to keep our children, families, and communities safe during this severe weather event.
In addition, the following Ministry of Education events scheduled for today have been deferred until further notice:

• The Launch of the VINLEC National Science and Technology Fair: Previously scheduled to take place at the Sandy Bay Secondary School starting at 9:00 a.m.
• The Education in Emergency Capacity-Building Workshop and Simulation Exercise: Previously scheduled to continue today at the UWI Global Campus starting at 9:00 a.m.

All participants, invited guests and other stakeholders involved in these initiatives are asked to take note of the changes, and further updates will be communicated officially as soon as they are confirmed.