Schools in Saint Lucia will reopen on Monday September 13, 2021, for the academic year 2021-2022 using the virtual, 'distributed learning' approach, Acting Chief Education Officer, Cirus Cepal, announced on Friday. 'As you know, we are faced with COVID-19 pandemic and all sectors have been affected and more so education, but we are thankful to God that he has given us the opportunity where we can still reopen school, though it be virtually,' Cepal said. He indicated that the decision was based on consultation with the Saint Lucia Teachers Union (SLTU), the National Principals Association (NPA) and a number of
