St Catherine Parish Court remains open despite Tuesday’s fire
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Matters at the St Catherine Parish Court in Spanish Town will proceed today, Wednesday, June 15, as scheduled after a fire damaged a section of the roof on Tuesday.
Kadiesh Fletcher, director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court Administration Division, said the damage to the building was not significant.
“The fire was contained to the roof of the building. It did not affect the interior of the building. As a result, no files were damaged. Staff had left for the day and we are grateful no one was injured,” Fletcher said.
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The cause of the fire is not known. The Jamaica Fire Brigade is investigating the incident.
An assessment is set to be done in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice to effect repairs in the shortest possible time.
For further information, members of the public may contact the Court Administration Division at 876-754-8337 or email us at customerservice@cad.gov.jm.