NWC and JPS collaborate in preparation for hurricanes.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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JPS says factors to be taken into account, before any shut down of grid.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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JPS says line workers ready to respond to Hurricane Melissa, additional overseas support being contemplated

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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Digicel and Flow mobile customers face issues making and receiving calls

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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Motorcyclist killed in Westmoreland crash

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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Police Corporal dead following two vehicle crash along Linstead Bypass

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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Dr. Tufton says emergency mode activated at public hospitals

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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MET says Tropical Storm Melissa could become major hurricane when it passes Jamaica

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch now in effect for Jamaica

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says no school closure at this time

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) has been working closely with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in the last 12 months in preparation for another hurricane.

Speaking at a press briefing Sunday, Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

He said the government has also identified over 50 generators which can help to bring back about 80% of customers within 3 days.

He explained that there are also mobile generators which will go into more remote communities after the hurricane.

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