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The Mines and Geology Division (MGD) is reminding the public that a valid Quarry Licence is required to remove any amount of quarry material, including sand, gravel, marl, silt, and stone, from rivers, quarries, roadways, or any other designated deposits.
Under Section 5 of the Quarries Control Act, it is an offence to extract, purchase, stockpile, transport, or dispose of any quarry material or quarry mineral obtained through illicit quarrying. Although storm events may cause the build-up of loose material, unauthorised removal remains a criminal offence, and both individuals and...

Despite some of them suffering significant damage themselves due to Hurricane Melissa, stakeholders across the mining sector have united to provide critical relief support. Their collective efforts have included the clearing of more than 300 kilometres of roads and assistance to affected communities.

Immediately after Hurricane Melissa, members of the Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica and the wider mining and quarrying sector acted swiftly, mobilising machinery, equipment, and manpower to restore access and provide aid.

The breakdown of their contribution includes...