Residents of Dover, St Mary protest over lack of power since Hurricane Beryl

Frustrated residents of Dover, St Mary today staged a protest over the lack of electricity in their community since the passage of Hurricane Beryl last week.

They are demanding that the Jamaica Public Service urgently return their electricity.

The resident say they have been suffering due to the absence of power.

While saying he understands their frustration, South East St Mary Member of Parliament Dr Norman Dunn, has appealed to the residents to remain calm.

Dunn pointed out that it has been a rough period for persons living in that community and beyond.

According to the MP, it has been more than eight days since power was disrupted following the passage of the hurricane, which has left residents, including the elderly, children, and persons with disabilities, in darkness, which he said is further compounded by the intense heat and mosquitoes.

The MP said that the loss of food and other items stored in refrigerators have taken a toll on residents, who he said are merely voicing their frustrations.

"One can understand the challenges faced by residents in Dover, Enfield, Annotto Bay, Junction, Epsom, Broadgate, Long Road, and Rock River, which are just some of the communities that are without electricity at this time, "Dunn pointed out.

"But I have seen the JPS crew working in several areas across the constituency and based on observation, they are working assiduously to restore power to the many affected areas. My understanding is that the JPS crew will visit the Dover area either today or tomorrow to rectify the problems in that area, so that electricity can be restored, "he added.

- Gareth Davis Snr

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