The call follows reports by the Transport Authority that under its "Operation Reset" initiative, 52 prosecutions were effected for the overcharging of fares. Speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation's monthly meeting on Thursday, Mayor Vernon Said the fare hike is affecting the Hurricane Melissa recovery process.

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The appeal comes from Acting Chairman of the Police Federation, Constable Koy Marriott. It follows the murder of two lawmen along Waltham Park Road in St. Andrew on Thursday.

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Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Errard Stephenson gave the estimate during the monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, on Thursday.

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While Hurricane Melissa had no direct impact on TransJamaican Highway Limited, the temporary suspension of toll collection left a significant gap in earnings and the company is in talks with government about the issue.

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Residents of Trelawny are appealing for urgent help to rebuild their homes, after Hurricane Melissa damaged their properties.

The category 5 hurricane which battered the island, especially western parishes on October 28 has left many homeless, after its strong winds took off many roofs.

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About 300 additional line workers from overseas are expected in the island this weekend to help the Jamaica Public Service Company with post hurricane melissa restoration efforts.

Approximately 300 linemen are already in Jamaica.

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Persons are being urged to assist in supporting the coordinated efforts by the government to bring relief to Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Abka Fitz-Henley and State Minister for Information and Education Rhoda Crawford made the appeal.

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has publicly expressed gratitude to members of the entertainment fraternity.

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Buju Banton has donated a one-bedroom unit that will provide a safe place for one family displaced by Hurricane Melissa.

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During an E-Buzz interview on Wednesday, Jermaine Edwards shared that creating music has been an uphill task because, according to him, so people don’t really want Christian music to evolve.

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