Government Advances Back-to-School Support for Children Affected by Cooper’s Pen Demolitions
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- Jamaica’s government has provided backpacks and stationery to children affected by demolitions at Cooper’s Pen ahead of the September 7 school reopening.
- The ministries responsible for social security and education are coordinating support under Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s directive.
- Uniforms and books from the children’s school lists will be provided soon, while officials continue working with affected families and schools.
Children affected by the demolitions at Cooper’s Pen are receiving help to return to school in Jamaica. The government said it has already provided all impacted children with backpacks and other stationery supplies ahead of the reopening on Monday, September 7.
The assistance follows a directive from Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information have coordinated the support.
Uniforms and books listed by the children’s schools will be provided shortly. The government said it will continue engaging with affected families and schools and coordinating assistance for Cooper’s Pen residents.
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