Schools in Rotuma that were closed due to water problems have resumed classes as of yesterday.

In a statement, the interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said approval to reopen schools was granted after talks with the health officials.

Bole said head teachers, principals and management should ensure that students are provided with clean drinking water. He has urged teachers to ensure that the lost studying hours are recovered before the examinations.

Meanwhile, Health Ministry Media Officer, Vasiti Ritova said
the health officers had to put in some measures and the health ministry, PWD and Education Ministry worked together to rectify the problem.

She has reiterated that all drinking water must be boiled before drinking.