Local NewsPublic Notice Two schools remain closed following staff deaths by Barbados Today 11/11/2025 written by Barbados Today 11/11/2025 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 561 Luther Thorne Primary and St Stephen’s Nursery remain closed today as staff receive counselling following the deaths of two colleagues over the weekend.In a statement, the Ministry of Educational Transformation said teachers, students, and staff were met with the sad news when they arrived at school on Monday. Both institutions were closed early yesterday to allow the school communities to process the loss.The ministry said counselling services are being made available to those who require additional emotional support, and both schools will stay closed today, Tuesday, to facilitate the sessions for staff.The Ministry of Educational Transformation extended condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. 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 Nearly 12 000 receive reverse tax credits worth $16.2m – Straughn 13/12/2025 Thorne: Govt ignoring ‘murderously high’ cost of living 13/12/2025 Minimum wage hike lags behind cost of living – CTUSAB 13/12/2025