Government officials have seen some of the damage done to parts of Portland by recent heavy rains.
Minister of labour and social security Shahine Robinson and minister of state with responsibility for works, in the Office of the Prime Minister, Everald Warmington led two teams that visited the areas.
Some of the communities severely impacted by the rains are: Berry Dale, Mill Bank, Comfort Castle, Ginger House, Seaman Valley as well as sections of the town of Port Antonio.
Mrs. Robinson handed out relief supplies and food packages to residents in the worst affected communities. An assessment of the damage is being done by technical officers.
