The St. Elizabeth Police are reporting a 50% reduction in overall major crimes. 

Head of Operations Deputy Superintendent Adrian Flemming provided the update to Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness yesterday.

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With cooler temperatures and heavy winds and rain from a cold front, adversely affecting crops, an appeal is being made for the Agriculture Ministry to provide support to farmers in St. Mary.

Mayor of Port Maria Fitzroy Wilson noted that the St Mary Municipal Corporation, and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are working closely with farmers to mitigate the impacts.

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Finance Minister Fayval Williams is urging private investors to engage the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), for investment opportunities relating to post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

NaRRA is responsible for coordinating, fast-tracking and financing major reconstruction efforts, with US$6.7 billion allocated for resilient infrastructure and economic development.

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According to Dr. Holness, Jamaica faces a challenge of excessive bureaucracy.

Pointing out that bureaucracy by itself is not a bad thing, he says it has become very complicated.

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The National Works Agency, NWA says a section of the main road between Lucea and Mosquito Cove in point is inundated.

It notes that this will impact commute between Montego Bay, St. James and Negril in Westmoreland.

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JTA President Mark Malabver said several issues, including proper compensation, were discussed with representatives from the ministries of education and finance.

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This in the wake of a report from the Auditor General which flagged actions by Telecommunications Minster Daryl Vaz, as a breach of procurement laws in the acquisition of the devices.

In a statement today, Mr. Paulwell said the matter underscores growing questions about transparency, accountability and the management of public resources.

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Mr. Vaz said he stands resolutely behind his actions which were in the best interest of Jamaicans.

The AG’s report, tabled in parliament Tuesday, noted that the procurement of 200 star link devices, valuing 12.12 million dollars, was initiated by way of a ministerial instruction, instead of by the director general of office of disaster preparedness and emergency management.

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JPS indicated that less than 1 percent of it's customer base was affected. Corporate Communications Officer Darian Reid notes that the team continues to work in various parts of the island to restore electricity to those who remain without power, due to the weather system.

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According to the ministry, this is to help drive the resuscitation of the egg industry following hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at a founders’ weekend event at the institution recently, the minister said that the funds are to be used to rebuild the hatchery and build a pullet house, for Jamaica to produce more layers.

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