The Ministry of Education is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Alexis Loynas, a Chemistry and Physics teacher at the North Andros High School.
Mr. Loynas, a 41-year old national of the Republic of Cuba was involved in a traffic accident while riding a bicycle around 9:30 pm on the Queen’s Highway in Nicoll’s Town, Andros on Friday, 1st October, 2010.
He was taken to the government clinic where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel. Police officers in Andros responded shortly after being notified of the accident and a team of officers from New Providence arrived on the island on Saturday, 2nd October, 2010 to assist with the investigation into the matter.
Mr. Loynas’ body was escorted to Nassau by Ms. Terrice Curry, Principal of North Andros High School on Saturday, where it was received by Director of Education, Mr. Lionel K. Sands, District Superintendent for the North Andros and Berry Islands District, Mr. Harcourt Davis (who was in Nassau at the time of the accident); and representatives from the Cuban Embassy in Nassau.
The Ministry expresses deep regret at the tremendous loss of Mr. Loynas who during his short time at the school was an asset to the staff and students as well as the community.
The Ministry will take the customary steps to ensure the students and staff received the necessary attention to cope with this tragedy.
Source: The Ministry of Education
