The Ministry of Education issued an alert to principals, teachers, students, parents and the general public that the following schools were closed in the wake of the severe trough system that impacted Dominica on April 26, 2026.
The alert stated that heavy rainfall and widespread flooding had caused significant disruption across several districts, particularly in the Eastern and Northeastern Districts.
Assessments conducted by the Ministry and the Office of Disaster Management had confirmed that access to several schools was either compromised or entirely impassable.
The Ministry of Education closed the following schools on 27, April as a result:
• Concord Primary
• Atkinson Primary
• Salybia Primary
• Sineku Primary
• Castle Bruce Primary
• San Sauveur Primary
• Wesley Primary
• Wills Strathmore Stevens (WS Stevens) Primary
• Temple Seventh Day Adventist 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.
The ministry promised that further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
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