There are reports of at least two fights yesterday and videos of altercations have emerged. The school in a message to parents explains that the action to suspend classes has been taken to protect the safety of all members of the school community and ensure that provisions are made to maintain discipline.
Commanding Officer Superintendent Mischka Forbes, provided the update while speaking with Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at Sabina Park in Kingston, recently. She said the division has recorded three murders, two of which stemmed from stabbing incidents.
Full restoration of the hospital is on track for later this fiscal year. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update during yesterday's post Cabinet press briefing.
The project spear-headed by Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann Matthew Samuda was launched at the school. It is being undertaken with the support of a number of organisations.
Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, made the comment while fielding questions about the matter during post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.
Reports emerged this week that a St. Catherine-based school had suspended its PATH lunch programme, citing financial constraints.