Raftsmen demand answers following major operation to dismantle rafts along the White River this morning

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

TPDCO to terminate illegal rafting on White River in St. Ann after multiple attempts to end the practice

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

JUTC bus drivers continue strike

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Opposition spokesperson on transport calls on Gov’t to intervene in dispute at the JUTC

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Second meeting of Jamaica’s Constitutional Reform Committee now underway

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Schools operating smoothly, even as teachers remain frustrated about how salary payments are being handled

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Taxi group calls for meeting with Gov’t to discuss solutions to reduce number of operators being killed on duty

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Railway Corporation signs agreement with private agency for transport of minerals and aggregates throughout country

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Ed Ministry working with Accountant General’s department and banks to clear glitches related to payment of March salaries for teachers

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.

 

 

Public sector teachers continue to face salary-related issues

Raftsmen who operate on the White River at the St. Ann/St. Mary border are demanding answers from the authorities after a major operation this morning (March 30) to dismantle rafts along the river.

 

The operation was undertaken with the support of a heavy contingent of police and soldiers.

 

It is understood that some 30 persons carry out rafting on the White River.

 

The raftsmen are questioning why the action was taken.

 

One of the Captains, Tristan points out that they have been certified by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and should be allowed to operate.

He is calling on the authorities to help them as they need to make a living.

The raftsmen say they are willing to organize themselves.

 

They add that they have lost a lot, stating that rafts are expensive.