St. James Municipal Corporation gives update to PM Andrew Holness

Yesterday, I visited sections of St. James where road clearing and recovery efforts are underway. I met with Acting Chief Engineering Officer, Yannick Bedford, and his team from the St. James Municipal Corporation, who have been working tirelessly since early morning to restore access to key roadways.

Our immediate focus is on reopening main routes, especially those leading to hospitals and critical facilities, while addressing public health and waste management concerns. Municipal teams, supported by the police and other local responders, are fully mobilized.

This layered response demonstrates how local authorities form the frontline of recovery, while the national agencies such as the NWA and NSWMA will soon begin large-scale clearing, cleaning, and rehabilitation across the island.

The work has started, and it will continue throughout the week as we restore access and normalcy for our citizens.