5 thousand bags of fertiliser valued at approximately $35 million were handed over during a ceremony, yesterday. The Jamaica Coffee Growers Association and the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association both received a combined 2 thousand bags of fertiliser, valued at approximately 10 million dollars.

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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

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With 8 days to go before Christmas, D’Angel is on a mission to provide shelter for families left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

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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.

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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.

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Former seven-time champions Excelsior and record 28-time winners Jamaica College will contest the 2025 ISSA Manning Cup final after both teams delivered emphatic semi-final victories to stay on course for corporate area schoolboy football supremacy.

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz reiterated that the loan is to aid the JPS in the restoration of power, following disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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Upset students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, staged a protest today, following reports that a female student was allegedly raped. The placard bearing students called on school administrators to implement better security measures, pointing out that the security in place is ineffective.

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Speaking at a press briefing today Mr Vaz pointed out that the Office of Utilities Regulations is monitoring the issue. He noted that JPS had warned of the 7 percent increase, due to fuel costs.

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The call from sSokesperson on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, follows the announcement by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) yesterday. The OUR said the adjustment was anticipated, as JPS had to rely on more expensive fuel sources for generation, because natural gas was unavailable in the period leading up to, and immediately after, Hurricane Melissa.

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