By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

FREEPORT: The Bartlett Hill Primary has been temporarily closed as a result of a "serious" rodent infestation at the school in Eight Mile Rock.

The school was closed since Wednesday and parents were told to keep students at home for the rest of the week.

There have been reports that giant rats have overrun the school and that some students have even taken ill.

Sandra Edgecombe, superintendent of primary schools, said the ministry is aware of the rodent infestation at the Bartlett Hill Primary and immediate steps are being taken to address the problem.

She expects the school to reopen on Monday.

Mrs Edgecombe said t ...

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