Mr. Hunter suggested the alignment of duties as a strategy to prevent the National Water Commission from digging up roadways already restored by the NWA to fix the pipes. The NWA CEO noted that while the situation has posed challenges, he understands that the water commission is not to be blamed.

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The appeal was made by Government Senator Marlon Morgan. During the recent sitting of the lower house Dr. Brown Burke, touched the mace.

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Charged are 48-year-old Jonathan Daluqua Latarda, a fisherman of Rio Cocha, Colombia; 48-year-old Delbert Passelle, otherwise called Glen, a boat captain of Cove District, Lucea Hanover; and 42 year-old Leroy Holding, otherwise called Bud, a fisherman of Poorman’s Corner, Yallahs in St. Thomas.

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The National Works Agency (NWA) made the revelation during this morning's meeting of the Public Administration & Appropriation Committee, PAAC.

NWA's Senior Director of Project Implementation, Varden Downer described the damage as not significant noting that roadways completed before the Hurricane effectively withstood the category 5 winds and conditions.

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The measure was approved early this morning.

Prior to approval, Finance Minister Fayval Williams presented the Amendment of Schedules Order which also outlined changes to the duty concession on motor vehicles.

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The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the house and the speaker. Mrs. Brown Burke reportedly touched the mace while the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Bill was being examined.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Damion Crawford repeated the call during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. Citing data which indicated an average of 6000 pregnancies per year, Crawford said teen pregnancy is a problem in Jamaica

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Carifta Games Austin Sealy Award winner Shanoya Douglas of Holland High remains fully focused as she prepares for the upcoming World Under 20 Championships to be held in Oregon in August.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is moving closer to full restoration following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October with 99.71% of its customers back on its grid.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update in Parliament yesterday as he responded to concerns raised by the Opposition about the slow progress of restoration in some areas

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Mrs. Holness formally named the St. Andrew South Western M.P. and ruled that the Marshall remove her from the House following an incident involving the parliamentary mace.The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the House and the Speaker.

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