President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), in Portland, Dr Derrick Deslandes says the institution is preparing a proposal to submit to the Education Ministry requesting assistance to improve campus security. This follows the reported sexual assault of a student on Sunday.
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa
With the arrival of another 120 linesmen today the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will greatly improve their ability to restore power to more storm ravaged areas.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has again relayed the commitment of the JPS that effort is being made to have 90% restoration by the end of this month and 100% by the end of January.
The Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP) which was officially launched yesterday is intended to support about 5000 workers whose homes were damaged by hurricane Melissa.
Speaking at the launch, Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett said the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has allocated $70 million to provide housing vouchers valued at $100,000 to each worker.
The official funeral service for the late Reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff, will be held today at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in Kingston.
The service is to begin at 3:00 P.M.