Jamaican School Battles Heat in Tents | Jamaica News

First day of school turned scorching at Holland Primary in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica — so hot that teachers and students fled tents for shade under mango trees and bamboo structures. Principal Simone Doctor says the tents are barely holding up, with four already in use and a desperate need for five new classrooms. As El Niño fuels record-breaking Caribbean heat, the school is scrambling for relief: portable ACs, fans, and even parent volunteers hauling chairs outside. Meanwhile, mold and leaks force them to abandon two classrooms in their crumbling building — and they’re expecting two more tents this week, but the real fix? Permanent, climate-resilient classrooms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/adef9232c2c54f47