Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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Holness calls on parliamentarians to find common ground regarding the SOE
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has lamented that, the differing comments by members of the lower house regarding the states of
NEPA monitoring Rusal’s environment response efforts after effluent spill in Ewarton
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has indicated that it is monitoring the situation in  Ewarton, St. Catherine,
JDF Coast Guard helps with search for August Town boy washed away by flood
Councillor for the Papine Division Venesha Phillips said the JDF Coast Guard has responded to appeals for help, to search for the young
Edu Min to assist with recovery efforts at Ardenne Prep following fire
Minister with responsibility for Education Karl Samuda has stated that the ministry will be moving to assist with recovery efforts at
Marine police, JDF coast guard called on to search Palisadoes for boy washed away in flood
The Marine police and JDF Coast Guard are being called upon to search the Palisadoes area, in a bid to recover the body of a young boy
NWA closes 2 roadways following impact from heavy rains
Job’s Lane in St. Catherine has been closed to vehicular access, due to flooding and a collapsed culvert.   The National
Justice Ministry looking to repeal Dog Liability of Injuries legislation
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Dogs Liability of Injuries act will soon be repealed.   Noting that the law has been around
Holness continues to lobby for climate mitigation funding
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that he will continue his advocacy for developed countries to fund climate adaptation and