Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Gov’t as the country prepares for the storm, but says communication has been lacking

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

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Minister of Environment and Climate Change says emergency management teams on full alert

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

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Three people fatally shot by police in Linstead, St. Catherine last night

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

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Second person charged in relation to murder of teen girl in Kingston

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

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Opposition calls for fair and just prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

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Bog Walk Gorge reopened

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

Read More

316 road deaths recorded since January 1; NRSC urges caution on the road this Heroes’ Weekend

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

Read More

Police identify 2 men killed in North-South Highway crash

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

Read More

Bog Walk Gorge closed, many other roadways also impacted by heavy rains

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

Read More

Police probe death of female student at UWI Mona campus today

The Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Government as the country prepares for the storm, but communication has been lacking.

Speaking in parliament, Opposition Spokesman on Environment & Climate Resilience, Omar Newell said he was excluded from disaster preparedness briefings.

Mr. Newell who is the member of parliament for St. Mary Central has expressed concern about drain cleaning works.

He said the St. Mary Municipal Corporation has not received allocation for drain cleaning since July.

He also sought an update on the state of the over 8 hundred shelters.

Read More