Local News Three schools closed by Barbados Today 12/09/2025 written by Barbados Today 12/09/2025 0 min read A+A- Reset FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 2K Students at three schools were sent home Friday morning after issues with electricity and water forced the Ministry of Educational Transformation to close the institutions with immediate effect. Parkinson Memorial, Ellerton Primary, and Luther Thorne Primary are the affected schools. Parents and guardians are being asked to collect their children as soon as possible. The Ministry said it was in contact with the utility companies and would update the public once more information is available. (SM) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Central Bank acts to ensure salary payments, safeguard next payrolls 20/06/2026 DLP pays tribute to late cultural icon Sir Emile Straker 20/06/2026 Welches Primary promotes healthier living through expanded wellness expo 20/06/2026