Flea-infested QC closed for fumigation

– students start half-day classes at Richard Ishmael today

Queen’s College (QC) students will from today attend classes at Richard Ishmael Secondary School from 12:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs as the Ministry of Education continues its efforts to end a flea infestation at the country’s top public secondary school.

Irate parents of QC students made their displeasure known yesterday at a meeting the ministry held at Richard Ishmael School yesterday to address the issue. Parents were upset that the infestation had not been dealt with properly earlier.

One vocal parent accused the ministry of allowing the situation to get out of control. She said that the infestation could have been prevented if the