"The statement comes behind reports...that some schools were still awaiting funds from the Minisry of Educatio and facing closure, and of teacher's salaries being delayed.

Previous reoorts had highlighted ministries like Transport and Works owing contractors half a billion dollars...National Security owing a similar amount to Jamaica Defence Force and Jamaica's constabulary creditors, and Health having liabilities amounting to $3 billion."

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