Government schools and nurseries in Barbados reopened today, but the Ministry of Educational Transformation has advised parents to carefully assess the safety of sending their children to school due to ongoing flood risks in certain areas. The decision to resume classes on Tuesday was made after further consultations with the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS). However, the Ministry acknowledged that some communities remain vulnerable following severe flooding on Sunday and may experience additional rainfall. In a statement released Monday evening, the Ministry emphasized, ‘We remain aware that some areas of Barbados may face further rain, and certain regions are still more susceptible due to recent flooding. We urge parents and guardians to use their discretion in determining whether it is safe or practical for their children to attend school under these conditions.’ Parents are encouraged to maintain communication with schools to inform principals and teachers of any difficulties, ensuring that students can keep up with their studies if they are unable to attend. The Ministry expressed its eagerness to welcome students and teachers back to the classroom and extended wishes for a swift recovery to those most affected by the weekend’s adverse weather. Schools had dismissed students early on Monday after the BMS elevated a flood watch to a flood warning.