Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, noted that these areas will include Bengal in St. Ann, the Negril Environmental Protection Area spanning Hanover and Westmoreland, Long Mountain in St. Andrew, Montpelier in St. James, and Canoe Valley in Clarendon and Manchester.
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is moving closer to full restoration following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October with 99.71% of its customers back on its grid.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update in Parliament yesterday as he responded to concerns raised by the Opposition about the slow progress of restoration in some areas
Mrs. Holness formally named the St. Andrew South Western M.P. and ruled that the Marshall remove her from the House following an incident involving the parliamentary mace.The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the House and the Speaker.
The Bill, which has been fiercely debated in Parliament and among members of the public, is designed to establish a single central authority to lead, coordinate, and expedite post-hurricane reconstruction efforts, particularly following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa last October.
The bus conductor who allegedly assaulted two female students on a public passenger bus is now in police custody.
The man surrendered to the Half Way Tree Police Station yesterday, following contact by law enforcement.