Luther Thorne Primary School and St Stephen’s Nursery in Barbados remain closed today as staff members undergo counselling following the tragic deaths of two colleagues over the weekend. The Ministry of Educational Transformation issued a statement confirming that teachers, students, and staff were met with the heartbreaking news upon their arrival at school on Monday. Both institutions were closed early yesterday to allow the school communities to grieve and process the loss. The ministry has arranged for counselling services to be provided to those in need of emotional support, and the schools will remain closed today, Tuesday, to facilitate these sessions for staff members. The Ministry of Educational Transformation also expressed its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, acknowledging the profound impact of their loss on the school communities.