The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP has raised concern about the government’s Hurricane Melissa response in the western end of the island.
The category five system battered parishes including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, St. James and Trelawny on October 28, claimed at least 45 lives, and left roads flooded, houses damaged and thousands displaced.
The government announced a fourphased approach to Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa, with Prime Minister Andrew Holness noting that an organized mechanism has been established to provide aid to citizens.
However, the opposition says there are gaps in the government’s response.
Speaking at a PNP press briefing this morning, Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern Dr. Dayton Campbell said he is not pleased with how the government conducted the recent visit of CARICOM leaders to Westmoreland.
He indicated that there was an attempt at politicising the matter.
Dr. Campbell also expressed concern about the condition of the shelters in his constituency.
He deemed them “inappropriate”.