Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update while speaking at the launch of the Jamaica Public Service emergency mobile power generation unit, in Treasure Beach, recently.

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Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has outlined improvements in all five police areas, pointing to leadership, discipline and operational focus as key drivers of success. Speaking during his end-of-year review, he stated that area one delivered the strongest performance recording the greatest reduction in crime for the year.

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Opposition spokesman on National Security Fitz Jackson has called for early arrests and successful prosecution of persons involved in the multi-billion-dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).

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Cyber forensics specialists are assisting in an ongoing investigation into stocks and securities limited (SSL), with searches currently under way at four locations in St. Andrew and St. James.

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Two million US dollars initially meant for oil exploration impacts, will be used instead to assist fishers affected by hurricane Melissa. 

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz made the announcement, while speaking at the official launch of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) emergency mobile power generation unit in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday.

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This Christmas holiday many are reflecting on what should be a time of joy and celebration. However, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, for many residents this Christmas carries a very different feeling.

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Sorrel a favourite drink this time of year, will be missing from the festivities for many Jamaicans. The crop, like many other fruits, vegetables and ground provision was destroyed during Hurricane Melissa in October.

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The announcement was made by President and Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Hugh Grant. The town has been without power since October 28, when it was devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

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The deceased is 31-year-old businessman Jomo Trowers from Cedar Grove Knockpatrick. Reports are that shortly after 9:00 PM the men were at Trowers' business establishment, when a gunman approached the group and fired several shots hitting them.

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This in an effort to assist with the clean up of debris across parishes ravaged by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon said while tipper trucks are not typically in high demand during day-to-day operations, they have become essential following Hurricane Melissa.

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