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Schools in Robert close due to dangerous Sargassum algae!
Mayor closes schools in Martinique due to Sargassum algae from June 17, 2025 for health reasons.
Schools in Robert close due to dangerous Sargassum algae!
Significant changes are coming to education in the Robert region, a small town in Martinique. The mayor, Farell François-Haugrin, together with the Ministry of Education, has decided to close several schools, which will come into force from June 17, 2025. Those affected are the Élementaire Edgard-Labourg in Four-à-Chaux, the Maternelle Les Coraux in Cité Lacroix and the Élementaire Emile-Capgras in Pointe-Lynch. This measure is triggered by the massive arrivals of Sargassum algae that have been observed on the coast in recent days. The mayor expressed concern about the health risks this algae poses to children and staff and calls on parents to work together to find sustainable solutions. Martinique France Antilles reports that parents' understanding is very important in this difficult situation.
A similar picture can be seen in the city of Goyave, where schools are also facing closures due to harmful emissions from sargassum algae. Here Christophe's school is relocated and the students are relocated to the Zac de l'Aiguille and Danielle Oulac-Danican school buildings. Mayor Ferdy Louisy has already asked parents to keep their children at home. The relocation work will begin on Friday and is expected to be completed over the weekend. Meanwhile, the François-Auguste school remains open and continues to provide the children with lunch and school transport. La 1ère also reports on a new floating pontoon in Terre de Bas, installed with the support of the SNSM, facilitating access for traders should.
Difficulties caused by sargassum algae
The problem of sargassum algae affects not only schools, but also the mayors in Guadeloupe. They express dissatisfaction with the way the situation has been handled so far and are demanding rapid action from the state. A mayoral meeting was recently held in Sainte-Anne to work together to find solutions. The prefecture has now set up support meetings to provide weekly advice to the affected communities.
One and a half million euros have been allocated to procure material to remove the algae, with 600,000 euros already used. In addition, 500,000 euros are earmarked as compensation for municipalities that have to commission private companies to remove algae. La 1ère reports on the measure to set up a permanent air quality monitoring network, which is supported with almost 100,000 euros will.
It remains to be hoped that through the measures mentioned and collective efforts, improvements will be made soon in order to provide a healthy environment for the affected students and communities. In times like these, it becomes clear once again how important it is to stick together and actively work on solutions.