A new primary school is to be constructed in Oracabessa, St. Mary.

The announcement was made by Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague.

Speaking at a contract signing and groundbreaking in Spicy Grove, yesterday, Mr. Montague noted that a teacher fell through the floor at the Oracabessa Primary School a few months ago.

He noted that after reaching out to the Prime Minister, plans were put in place for a new school to be built.

Mr. Montague added that work including building additional classrooms will be carried out at the Oracabessa High School.