60,000 NWC customers not yet restored in western parishes

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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100 shelters remain open housing more than a thousand people

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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Cabinet still working through details of NARA

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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3.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Santa Cruz St Elizabeth

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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Chief Judge Chester Crooks urges correctional officers not to accept bribes

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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Opposition raises concern about gov’t’s Hurricane Melissa response in western parishes

Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday’s Post Cabinet Press briefing.

However, he said 60 percent of NWC customers in western Jamaica have had supplies restored.

Commander Gayle stated that works continue to ensure all citizens have access to safe water, noting that 10 million gallons of water have been delivered to communities by NWC and partners.

He said NWC has also deployed additional water trucks to ensure the delivery of 145,000 gallons per day to affected communities.

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