The Tribune

ALL schools in the northwest Bahamas will be closed on Wednesday as a result of Hurricane Matthew, the Ministry of Education announced yesterday.

Islands in the northwest include: Abaco, Andros, the Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama and New Providence. No staff or students should report to school on Wednesday.

The ministry said that further updates and notifications on the reopening of schools will be provided as soon as the “all clear” is given by authorities.

Schools in the southeast and central Bahamas will remain closed until further notice. This includes Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins, Ragged Island, Long Island, Cat Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador and Exuma.

The ministry urged residents to stay informed by visiting its social media platforms: Facebook - Ministry of Education, Bahamas; Twitter: BahamasMoest and Instagram: ministryofeducationbahamas.

The ministry added that there are individuals falsifying documents regarding school closures.

As a result all official announcements will be made on the above-named platforms.