Cleaning of major oil spill along North Coast Highway to continue on Tuesday

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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A record of over 600 people murdered in Trinidad and Tobago since January, prompts SOE

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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Murders in Jamaica down by 18.5%

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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91 y/o woman perishes in house fire in Bluefields, Westmoreland 

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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Four people killed in motor vehicle crashes across the island on Christmas Day

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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Health Minister urges motorists to refrain from drinking and driving this festive season

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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Police probing suspected drowning of an 83 y/o man at Grandpa Falls in Trinityville, St. Thomas, yesterday

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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NWC outlines plans to ensure there is consistent water supply across the country during the Christmas period

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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Small Business Association calls on Government to intervene to ensure banks comply with BOJ’s policy changes

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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Over 50 south coast farmers receive $2.2M in grants to recover from Hurricane Beryl

By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.

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