Mae’s Schools heightens security following bomb threats

Mae’s Schools on Tuesday announced that it has heightened security at the institution following bomb threats which led to the cancellation of classes on Monday.
The school will be reopened today. However, as part of new security measures, parents, teachers, students and visitors will all be screened before entry at the institution.
Additionally, the educational facility is now implementing an increased presence of armed security guards in its compound.
The school’s administration in a letter to parents informed that security measures undertaken are for the safety of all students and teachers at the institution.
“In preparation for the resumption of normal school activities on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, parents and students should expect increased security measures. This will take the form of an armed security presence and security screenings of all students, staff, and visitors entering the school compound,” the administration stated in a letter to parents.
Mae’s Schools on Monday was forced to suspend classes until today after threats of a bombing were made to the institution over the weekend via social media.
Although the Guyana Police Force stated that there was no real threat, the school said that it was taking no chances.
When Guyana Times visited the school on Monday, parents were seen briskly entering the compound to collect their children. Police personnel were also present and had a sniffer dog to conduct a search of the school’s premises to ensure that no harmful devices were planted.