WILLEMSTAD - In any case, the schools will remain closed until April 17. That was announced today by the Prime Minister of Curaçao, who is also the acting Minister of Education, Eugene Rhuggenaath after consultation between his cabinet and school boards.

The central exams will not take place this year, partly because they have also been canceled in the Netherlands. The EFO tests, which is for the last group of elementary school are also canceled. Local exams may continue if the students are well prepared.