All schools are closed today, to allow for cleanup operations following tropical storm Karen.

Several school buildings have been affected by the conditions triggered by the storm yesterday.

At a news conference yesterday, National Security Minister Stuart Young made the announcement, after speculations on social media.

In Tobago, where most of the damage is said to have occurred, there were 216 reports of incidents.

Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles told reporters yesterday some secondary schools need cleaning and repairs.