Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie says the Government has met its May 8 deadline to relocate all persons previously housed in school shelters following Hurricane Melissa last October.

“A commitment was given that by the 8th of May, persons occupying schools or shelters would be relocated. I’m pleased to announce that we have met the deadline,” McKenzie said on Thursday, one day before the deadline.

He said all schools used as emergency shelters have now been cleared, with remaining families moved into alternative accommodation, including temporary housing solutions and other arrangements.