Scores of Chinese nationals working on the construction of the facility at the compound of the Cornwall Regional Hospital staged a protest this morning, calling for better pay.

They erected a makeshift sign with the words “need money, no money, no work.”

Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton told IRIE FM News that the hospital was a gift from the Chinese Government.

He said the Jamaican Government is not involved in the contractual arrangement but maintains a good relationship with them and will seek to intervene where possible.