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Dump fears as workers ponder life after Riverton

#JamaicaGleaner SALVAGING INTERESTS at the Riverton City dump have urged the Government to ramp up training programmes for low-skilled labourers who comb the garbage for recyclables amid fears of an economic fallout when the facility is shut down. Residents are also wary that their prospects of getting new jobs may be stymied by societal discrimination against persons from that community. There is fresh anxiety after last Friday’s announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that the Riverton City and other dumps islandwide will be decommissioned. He made the disclosure during a joint parliamentary sitting but did not give a timeline for the shutdown. For unlimited exclusive stories and value-added digital content, » Subscribe to Gleaner Premium: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/premium » Sign up for our newsletters to get local and world stories delivered straight to your inbox: https://cutt.ly/HzqfUA5 Connect with The Gleaner! » Like us on Facebook: Jamaica Gleaner » Tweet us on Twitter: JamaicaGleaner » Follow us on Instagram:   / jamaicagleaner   The Gleaner is the Caribbean’s leading news source, bringing you credible news and information that matter. From the latest in current affairs, breaking stories, sports, entertainment and more; we deliver all the information you need in print, online and in your social media feeds. Continue to enjoy The Gleaner video stories here... Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner