OUR says it lacks human resources to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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60,000 NWC customers not yet restored in western parishes

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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100 shelters remain open housing more than a thousand people

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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One person in custody and 4 firearms seized following routine checks of hurricane Melissa relief items coming into the country

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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NRSC says about 102 children have died on the nation’s roads in the last five years

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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Chief Judge Chester Crooks urges correctional officers not to accept bribes

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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Dr. Tufton reminds Jamaicans that it is illegal to attack vector control workers

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

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Hundreds of vector control workers deployed to communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies’ recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

The utility companies have been reporting their progress in restoring electricity, telecommunications and water to the country since hurricane Melissa disrupted service on October 28.

There are still many communities without these services.

Mr. Hewitt underscored that the agency relies heavily on self reporting.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell suggested the need for a system to validate the claims.

To this end Mr. Hewitt assured that the organization will take the suggestions into consideration.

Read More