Students at the Kingstown Anglican School Annex were sent home at midday today due to the discovery of an electrical problem at the school.

A release from the Ministry of Education said that officials of the Buildings, Roads and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) are currently on the ground and will conduct a complete assessment to ensure that the children are returned to a safe environment.

The school will re-open on Monday October 22, 2018.

Meanwhile, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) says it has advised teachers of the Kingstown Anglican School to withdraw their services, with immediate effect, due to deplorable working conditions.

The SVGTU said in a release that this decision follows a visit to the school after members of the National Executive were alerted earlier today.

It said that on arrival, the conditions at the school were deemed quite hazardous, and as a consequence, jeopardizes the safety of its occupants.

“Amongst other things are a roof with an extensive leak, water falling on light fixtures and electrical fittings, electric surges, and broken electrical outlets.”

“Moreover, the members of staff are very uncomfortable with the structural inadequacies, which gravely affect the teaching and learning process, as well as their psychological wellbeing,” the SVGTU stated in the release.

The Union said it takes its responsibility seriously and will not sacrifice the safety of students, parents, its members or any other occupant of that building.

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