PM assures that all bodies of victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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PM Holness says Jamaica will soon receive payments from CCRIF, Catastrophe Bond following impacts of Hurricane Melissa

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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Minister of Works says eight sawmen to travel to Trelawny today to help restore access to marooned communities

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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Electricity restored to over 200 thousand customers, just under 50% without supply

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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NWC says water supply restored to 65% of its customers

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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NWC working with JPS to restore power to water systems  

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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NWC says water supply to customers will remain consistent during and after Melissa

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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Petrojam says it has sufficient fuel supplies as Jamaica prepares for possible impact from Tropical Storm Melissa

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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JPS customers may see an increase in their bills if Tropical Storm Melissa passes over Jamaica

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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Authorities capture Beryllium employee who allegedly stole millions of dollars from one of the company’s trucks

The bodies of all victims of hurricane Melissa will be recovered, even if they have to be exhumed.

Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

Dr. Holness reiterated that the authorities have received reports of additional deaths, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Noting that he was informed that some bodies were buried by citizens, the Prime Minister said if necessary, they will be exhumed, as all bodies must be accounted for.

He said forensic teams are examining the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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