JPS teams working to restore power in Bog Walk following train derailing incident

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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NWC facilities down due to power outage following train derailing incident

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Police: Bog Walk Gorge roadway remains impacted by fallen utility poles and wires following train derailing incident  

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Opposition spokesman on finance calls for public sector workers to be treated with greater respect

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Political Commentator Linton Gordon says he expects PM Holness to speak on policies and projects and announce the election date at Sunday’s mass rally

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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JCF Rank and file members reportedly restive over delays in wage talks

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Taxi group expresses concern about holding of 2 political mass rallies in Kingston on Sunday

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Police High Command assures that shooting incident in Central Kingston Constituency being treated with the seriousness it deserves

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Police: no motive established yet for shooting incident near JLP campaign team

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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Ombudsman clarifies earlier statement regarding shooting incident

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The bauxite train derailed and some of its box cars fell into the Rio Cobre.

It brought down some utility poles and wires in the area.

JPS Director of Communications Winsome Callum said its hoped that power will be restored to the majority of the affected customers by 7:00 p.m.

She said some customers will be out of power for a while longer.

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