PM Holness says it will take JPS about 6 months to fully restore power to every community following Hurricane Melissa

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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Govt to acquire container housing solutions to distribute to persons most affected by Hurricane Melissa

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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PM Holness announces establishment of National Reconstruction Resilience Authority

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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TransJamaican Highway Ltd purchases license to operate Williamsfield to May Pen leg of highway.

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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TransJamaican Highway discussing with Govt multimillion dollar loss due to toll suspension amid Hurricane Melissa

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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300 additional overseas line workers expected to arrive this weekend

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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Consumers warned to avoid unauthorized rice, flour, beans and cornmeal after unsafe food products went missing in St. James

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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Telecoms provider Digicel reports progress with post Hurricane Melissa restoration, despite vandalism challenge

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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Police identify man who drowned after he reportedly jumped from moving service vehicle into the Rio Cobre yesterday

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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New payment rates for truck water contractors to be published this weekend

It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa.

That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

Dr Holness pointed out that there is a possibility that the timeframe could be shorter, if the JPS gets the necessary resources.

This includes getting about 900 linemen to help with restoration efforts.

About 600 linemen are already in Jamaica, but some are set to leave soon.

Dr Holness said the Government is working with the JPS to bring in an additional 300 linemen.

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