New Forest residents stage protest over prolonged lack of electricity

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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Green tells diaspora that generators are at the top of needs list for Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl relief

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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Jamaica records 29 dengue-related deaths since 2023

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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China donates over (JM) $7m towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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Tourism continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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Agriculture Ministry allocates $700M towards Hurricane Beryl relief efforts

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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Estimate of damage to Agriculture Sector due to Hurricane Beryl increased to $4.7B

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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Lower House approves Road Traffic Act amendments that will clear ticketable violations committed prior to 2023

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is facing increased pressure to speed up electricity restoration, post Hurricane Beryl, with yet another protest by frustrated residents.

Today’s protest was by residents of New Forest in Manchester.

The placard bearing residents blocked a section of the Alligator Pond main road, in their bid to get the attention of JPS.

They complained that light has returned to neighbouring communities and the lack of power in their area is becoming unbearable.

They pointed out that it’s costly to keep a generator going.

They also said mosquitoes have taken over the community and they need electricity to help shield themselves from bites.

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