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BULLETIN #38
Rebuilding Jamaica
October 21, 2004 - 5:00 p.m.
NSWMA reports 90 per cent clearance of debris in majority of parishes
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has reported that ten
parishes are 90 per cent cleared of debris and accumulated waste material generated
as a result of the passage of Hurricane Ivan.
The remaining four, which include Clarendon, St. Catherine, Kingston and St.
Andrew are over 70 per cent cleared.
These figures were outlined in a Hurricane Ivan Clean-Up Report submitted to
the Ministry of Local Government, Community Development and Sport on October
19, 2004.
The Authority mobilized additional resources in an effort to initiate an effective
restoration programme islandwide. One aspect of the programme was the involvement
of zonal contractors in areas with the highest accumulation of storm related
debris.
Additional private sector units were also brought into the system to address
the increased demand for heavy-duty equipment.
Distribution of cheques underway
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security on October 19 commenced the distribution
of cheques to more than 180,000 beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement
Through Health and Education (PATH) and 70,000 National Insurance Scheme (NIS)
beneficiaries.
As a result of Hurricane Ivan, PATH beneficiaries were allocated an additional
$800 on their October-November payments, while NIS pensioners received a one-time
payment of $5000 under a special payment programme.
Vector control interventions carried out in all parishes
The Ministry of Health is reporting that vector control interventions, which
were intensified in light of Hurricane Ivan, have been carried out in all parishes.
Vector control teams were able to expedite both fogging and larvacidal activities
with the assistance of the Ministry, which distributed much needed equipment
and materials to facilitate a quick response to reduce the mosquito population.
The Ministry also hired additional staff and vehicles to assist in carrying
out the various intervention activities. This contributed greatly to the effectiveness
of the interventions.
As a result of the quick response to the spread of mosquitoes, complaints in
the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan were significantly reduced, and most of the
vector control teams have returned to their routine activities.
Contact: The Public Relations Department
E-mail: pr@jis.gov.jm
Tel: 929-1919
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