The Local Government Ministry says shelterees still housed at schools will be placed in viable accommodations by May 8.
As at today, April 9, only 8 schools are operating as shelters, housing 81 shelterees.
There are challenges filling posts previously held by Cuban healthcare workers at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.
This was disclosed by Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton at a press conference hosted by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) today.
A bomb threat at the Spanish Town Hospital has disrupted operations at the facility, prompting a swift emergency response.
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) said the management team at the facility is working closely with the authorities to maintain a secure environment.
Jamaica Fire Brigade Divisional Commander for St Catherine Superintendent Dennis Lyons says investigators are seeking to determine what caused a fire that claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl at her home in St John's Gardens, Spanish Town St. Catherine yesterday. She has been identified as Gabriella Wright.
The deceased is 30-year-old Otis Moore otherwise called ‘Juju’, a resident of Cobbla. Police reports are that about 10:00 PM a dispute developed among a group of individuals.