Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Dr. Dayton Campbell is again appealing for urgent help for constituents.

Noting that category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in the constituency on Tuesday, Dr. Campbell said at least 10 deaths were recorded there.

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As part of efforts to aid in the restoration of communication, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is deploying Starlink devices to parishes worst affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Starlink is an American operated satellite internet constellation service.

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Carib Cement says following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa it is ready to meet the construction needs of residents.

This as the company has successfully resumed cement dispatch operations at its Rockfort Plant.

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Vybz Kartel used his third performnce in Canada to rally support for Jamaica after the devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.

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Vanessa Bling has teamed up with Reggae Fest promoter CJ Milian to support 1,000 families and assist in rebuilding small businesses impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

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St. Elizabeth-based artiste Laden is sending a powerful message of recovery and unity as Jamaica continues to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.

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The Category 5 system made landfall there on Tuesday.Dr. Holness toured the parish today and received an update from Head of the Westmoreland police, Senior Superintendent Othneil Dobson.

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Westmoreland has been left devastated after the Category 5 storm made landfall there on Tuesday.Opposition Leader Mark Golding arrived in the parish by air today.

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95 roads were reported as impacted by the weather system, through landslides, fallen trees, flooding and badly scoured surfaces.The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is making progress clearing blocked roads.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has directed members of the Transport Authority and the Jamaica Constabulary Force to seize the vehicles of Public Passenger Operators who try to overcharge citizens.Mr. Vaz's directive comes amidst reports that operators who ply routes not severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa have increased their fares by 50 or 100 per cent.

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