Nassau, Bahamas – The Ministry of Education advises the public that all schools in The Bahamas will reopen on schedule on Monday, 5th September, 2011 with the exception of schools on Cat Island, which still do not have electricity restored or the physical plants are being repaired
The Ministry, in conjunction with the Ministry of Works is making every effort to repair schools in Mayaguana and Acklins that were damaged by Hurricane Irene. The Crooked Island High School will be re-located and operated at a temporary site.
Minister of Education, The Honourable T. Desmond Bannister is appealing to parents, guardians and the general public to cooperate with school administrators as they work diligently to prepare for the return of students after the passing of Hurricane Irene. Minister Bannister noted that there will be some inconveniences but the focus should be on providing the highest standard of education for our children.
The Ministry advises that the status of schools in the various islands is as follows:
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION STATUS OF SCHOOLS OPENING
| No | ISLAND | COMMENT |
| 1 | GRAND BAHAMA | Schools will open |
| 2 | ABACO | Schools will open |
| 3 | ELEUTHERA | Schools will open |
| 4 | CAT ISLAND | Schools will not open until further notice |
| 5 | EXUMA | Schools will open |
| 6 | LONG ISLAND | Schools will open |
| 7 | SAN SALVADOR | Schools will open |
| 8 | RUM CAY | School will open |
| 9 | RAGGED ISLAND | School will open |
| 10 | ACKLINS
SALINA POINT |
Some Schools are being housed at temporary sites. |
| 11 | CROOKED ISLAND | The Crooked Island High School will be relocated. Repairs are underway. |
| 12 | MAYAGUANA | School will open |
| 13 | INAGUA | School will open |
| 14 | ANDROS | Schools will open |
| NEW PROVIDENCE | ||
| 14 | NORTH EASTERN
DISTRICT |
Schools will open |
| 15 | SOUTH EASTERN
DISTRICT |
Schools will open |
| 16 | SOUTH WESTERN
DISTRICT |
Schools will open |
| 17 | LONG ISLAND DISTRICTT | Schools will open |
The Ministry will update the public as necessary on any changes to the status of schools opening.
