PM Holness appeals to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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Programme of support for farmers who suffered losses due to Hurricane Beryl’s passage will be outlined today

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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JPS assures that it is working to restore power to some 55,000 customers amidst protests in at least two parishes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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St. Elizabeth inches closer to full power restoration following Hurricane Beryl

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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Man shot and killed and woman shot and wounded on West Road, Mandeville last evening

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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JTA lawyers preparing response to lawsuit filed by immediate past president La Sonja Harrison over acceptance of Gov’t’s wage offer

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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Jamaica Council of Churches urges citizens to support relief agencies if possible following Hurricane Beryl

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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Mandeville Mayor Donovan Mitchell suggests that JPS embeds utility poles deeper in ground so they are not dislodged during natural disasters

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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48-hour curfews imposed in sections of Lucea and Green Island in Hanover; Dunkirk in Kingston East

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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Houses of Parliament says there was no intention to usurp authority/disrupt parliamentary processes regarding cancellation of committee meetings

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to citizens without power to refrain from blocking roadways, as they register their frustration over the delays in the restoration efforts. 

Hurricane Beryl hit the island two weeks ago and despite the continued effort of the Jamaica Public Service company (JPS), many citizens are still without electricity. 

Some of them took to the streets yesterday, mounting roadblocks in Hart Hill, Portland and Sheffield, Westmoreland.

Addressing the issue in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Holness pleaded with affected customers to be patient. 

He said while he understands their irritation, blocking the roadways will only further hamper restoration efforts. 

Mr. Holness also assured that Energy Minister Darly Vaz is keeping the JPS accountable, as it works to reconnect people to the grid. 

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