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Although progress was made this Sunday in the recovery of the National Electroenergetic System (SEN), and normalcy is expected to be reached this week (reflected in a daily deficit of over 1,300 MW), the Cuban regime decided to resume classes in several provinces this Monday.
The Ministry of Education announced that, due to the disconnection of the SEN last Friday, it has become necessary to make adjustments to the activities of the General Education System, adapting them to the particular conditions of each territory.
According to a note published by the newspaper Granma, the educational institutions at all levels will modify their return schedules, and students will receive specific information through the relevant authorities.
For their part, external and semi-internal centers will resume classes starting Monday, March 17, although with only one daily session, depending on water availability and food cooking conditions.
In the case of Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and Mayabeque, activities will resume on Tuesday, March 18, under the same conditions.
Additionally, due to the exceptional situation the country is facing, students will be allowed to attend without school uniforms.
The Ministry recommended that the educational community maintain constant communication with institutional authorities, who will provide specific details according to the conditions of each territory.
For its part, the Ministry of Higher Education announced this Saturday the postponement of student admission to university residences, which usually takes place on Sundays, due to the energy crisis affecting the country.
This Sunday, the Antonio Guiteras Thermal Power Plant, located in Matanzas, synchronized with the National Electric System after completing technical adjustments for its reactivation.
According to the newspaper Girón, the largest electricity generation plant in the country began operations in the afternoon, strengthening the energy supply in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Resumption of Classes and the Electrical Crisis in Cuba
When will classes resume in Cuba after the energy crisis?
Classes in several provinces of Cuba will resume on Monday, March 17, while in Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and Mayabeque, the resumption will take place on Tuesday, March 18. Institutions will adjust their schedules according to local conditions, and students will be able to attend without school uniforms.
What adjustments have been made in the education system due to the electrical crisis in Cuba?
Due to interruptions in the National Electroenergy System (SEN), the Ministry of Education has decided to adapt educational activities to the specific conditions of each region, including changes to the return schedules and allowing attendance without school uniforms.
What measures are being taken to ensure the electricity supply in Cuba?
Cuban authorities are working to restore the National Electric Power System (SEN) following the massive blackout. Generation units are being brought online and microsystems are being created in the most affected provinces, although the daily deficit remains significant, exceeding 1,300 MW.
How is the electricity crisis affecting daily life in Cuba?
The electricity crisis in Cuba has resulted in prolonged blackouts that impact the quality of life, limiting access to essential services such as water, food, and medical care. This situation has led to an increase in social discontent and protests in several regions of the country.
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