The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports said Thursday that all public schools remain open after a letter circulated on social media falsely claiming that schools were closed due to inclement weather.
According to the ministry, the Department of Disaster Management has not issued any advisory to close schools, and no such communication was authorized. Officials condemned the falsification and circulation of what appeared to be an official document, calling it misleading and disruptive.
“We ask parents, students, and the general public to disregard this false notice and to be guided only by official statements issued directly from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports and posted on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ official platforms, as well as shared via local radio stations,” the ministry said in a statement.
The ministry confirmed that all schools remain open on Thursday, Sept. 18. Officials noted that unsettled weather is forecast in the territory and urged residents to exercise caution, stay alert to official updates, and take necessary safety measures.
The ministry thanked the public for its cooperation and reminded residents to verify the source of information before sharing it.
