Estimate of damage to Agriculture Sector arising from Beryl climbs to $6.5B

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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St. Thomas fishermen grateful after surviving category 4 Hurricane Beryl at sea

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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Ocho Rios floating bar destroyed by Hurricane Beryl

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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One death confirmed in Hanover; search launched for man washed away during Hurricane Beryl

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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Trail of destruction in south St. Elizabeth following passage of Beryl

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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Government now in assessment and response mode following passage of Hurricane Beryl

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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Flash flood watch in place for southern & northwestern parishes

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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Assessment of airports underway following Hurricane Beryl

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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ODPEM says close to 500 persons are in shelters across the island

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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Hurricane watch remains in effect for Jamaica, MET Service says watch could be upgraded to warning this evening

The estimate of damage to the Agriculture Sector arising from Hurricane Beryl continues to climb.

So far the sector has sustained losses amounting to $6.5 billion.

At the same time, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dermon Spence says it would cost $9.8 billion to replace all that was lost.

Mr. Spence gives a breakdown of the $6.5 billion.

On the matter of agriculture infrastructure, Mr. Spence explains that farm roads, farm buildings and irrigation systems were among the facilities that sustained damage.

He was speaking at this morning’s meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

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