THE GLEANER MINUTE: Tropical Storm Rafael passes | Flooding & landslides | Inmate dies in lock-up
Nov 5th, 2024 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 2:01#JamaicaGleaner NOVEMBER 5, 2024: Several sections of Jamaica were flooded on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Rafael passed near the island. A tropical storm warning was lifted at midday… The authorities have started their preliminary assessment of damage due to landslides and flooding reported in dozens of areas… The management of Sangster International Airport advised that while the airport remains open for operations, some flights scheduled for Tuesday have been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Rafael… The National Water Commission says several of its systems have been impacted by Tropical Storm Rafael… The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into Monday’s sudden death of an inmate at the Spanish Town Police Lock-Up in St Catherine… Votes are being counted in
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