Works minister, Robert Morgan gave the update at a press briefing this morning. He explained that, some roads were blocked again because of heavy rainfall.

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle said this is a reflection of the compassion of the Jamaican people and the donor community.

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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, says Jamaica must update its laws to support the full digital transformation of the justice system, arguing that resilience is essential in a country vulnerable to hurricanes. Speaking at the ceremonial contract signing for the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) yesterday, Justice Sykes said Jamaica must reach a point where as many justice-related interactions as possible are conducted in the digital space.

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The update was given by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Murad, at yesterday's siting of parliament's infrastructure and physical development committee. Murad expressed frustration with repeated breaks in the just restored service, because thieves cut the fibre wires.

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Buju Banton is speaking out after discovering that some of the aid barrels he sent to Jamaica were reportedly tampered with.

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The Sizzla Youth Foundation is on the ground in Westmoreland assisting residents affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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Dancehall artist Macka Diamond is speaking out in defense of Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

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Spragga Benz is calling for Jah Cure’s release and asking the Jamaican government to intervene.

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As Jamaicans continue to pick up the pieces, the entertainment industry is rallying support and serving the people.

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The National Works Agency (NWA) says the section of the North Coast Highway through Sandy Bay, Hanover is now open to vehicular traffic.

The roadway was impassable due to washed-down silt and debris from overnight rainfall.

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