MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES SCHOOL CLOSURES IN EAST AND NORTHEAST DISTRICTS

The Ministry of Education wishes to update principals, teachers, students, parents and the general public on the current status of schools following the severe trough system that impacted Dominica earlier today, April 26, 2026.

Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding have caused significant disruption across several districts, particularly in the Eastern and Northeastern Districts. Assessments conducted by the Ministry and the Office of Disaster Management have confirmed that access to several schools is either compromised or entirely impassable.

The Ministry of Education therefore informs that there will be no school for students of

the following schools on Monday April 27, 2026:

• Concord Primary

• Atkinson Primary

• Salybia Primary

• Sineku Primary

• Castle Bruce Primary

• San Sauveur Primary

• Temple Seventh Day Adventist

• Wesley Primary

• Wills Strathmore Stevens (WS Stevens) Primary

• Castle Bruce Secondary

• North East Comprehensive

The decision was taken following an emergency meeting of Cabinet, convened in

response to the weather system.

Residents of these areas are urged to continue exercising caution, remain vigilant and

follow all official updates. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.