Two primary schools merged, three closed

Jamaica’s Government is exploring further school closures and mergers as it seeks to make better use of resources and infrastructure.

Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon said the issue must be examined across the country. She pointed to schools with low enrolment and communities where the number of students is below the available capacity.

She made the comments to The Gleaner at the ceremony marking the merger of Hydel and Cumberland high schools in St Catherine.

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We have to look at it holistically across the country. There are many schools where we have low populations, and many communities where there are less students than the school can accommodate.