Opposition slams gov’t over donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds in AG report

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says business continuity must be the priority of all public sector entities

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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FWCF urges review of Child Care Act to better protect children from sexualized public content

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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May 22 Election Date set for Accompong Maroons in St.Elizabeth

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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CXC urges responsible use of AI in school-based assessments

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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Gov’t continuing efforts to strengthen manufacturing sector

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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Face-to-face classes to resume at STETHS today after altercations among students forced classes online last week

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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Two men killed in separate road crashes in St. Mary and St. James yesterday

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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Classes at St. Elizabeth Technical High School being held online for second consecutive day following series of incidents on Wednesday

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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Pension auto enrolment initiative to be implemented

The Opposition People’s National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report of the $1.4 billion in cash donated only 1.8% has been used as at February.

Speaking with IRIE FM News Spokesperson on Information Nekeisha Burchell said it is heartbreaking that the country has unused funds, while  citizens are still suffering months after Hurricane Melissa. 

According to Ms. Burchell, the government’s response has not moved with the urgency needed to aid citizens. 

She added that Hurricane Melissa victims need action and compassion. 

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