Schools in Crisis After Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica News

Students at Darliston Primary School in Westmoreland are enduring dire conditions as hurricane-damaged classrooms remain unrepaired, forcing classes into unsafe tents and makeshift wooden structures—while also absorbing students from two shuttered schools. Teachers’ Association President LaSonja Harrison blasts the lack of basic amenities like lighting and cooling, questioning why consolidation happened without ready facilities. Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon is furious over the sluggish rebuild despite funding, demanding better contractor oversight and unannounced site visits. Harrison’s solution? Bring in the Jamaica Defence Force and international technical aid to speed up repairs and fix contractor shortages. The crisis isn’t unique—other schools across the region face similar overcrowding and unfinished spaces, prompting educators and officials to urgently demand smarter, faster action to protect students’ right to safe, dignified learning environments. 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/82c9ce9664a29dc7