SAINT MARTIN (MARIGOT) – The Prefecture of Saint Martin and St. Barths sent out a press release on Monday stating that certain schools will be open on Tuesday, December 17.
Due to roadblocks remaining in the Sandy Ground and Orleans areas, facilities in these areas will remain closed until further notice. This measure is being taken due to teaching staff not having access to the facilities in those neighbourhoods.
The Prefecture also states that they are unable to ensure the implementation of school transportation and catering services.
ARCHIVE – On Sunday the Prefecture of Saint Martin and St. Barths in collaboration with the Collectivite of Saint Martin, took the decision to keep schools on the French side of the island closed on Monday, December 16.
The authorities will keep the community informed with respect to Tuesday and beyond with respect to the school situation on the French side.
According to the statement issued on Sunday from the Cabinet of the President Communications Office, the decision taken is due to continued stalemate which is continuing.
Residents have a number of concerns regarding several issues and they have taken action in the form of demonstrations and roadblocks throughout the French side of the island.
Source: Souliga Newsday https://www.soualiganewsday.com/index.php?option=com-k2&view=item&id=28841:update-several-french-side-schools-to-open-on-tuesday&Itemid=504
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