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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Urges Caution by Persons When Using Candles and Standby Generators

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to exercise caution when using candles and standby generators. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, emphasised the importance of being careful when using candles as a source of light, especially during power outages. “We...
Logo of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
Logo of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).

Significance of Urban Planning Takes Centre Stage on November 8
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right, first row), is welcomed to the town of Windsor in Hartford, Connecticut, by Mayor, Nuchette Black-Burke, on November 1. Sharing the welcome are Windsor Council members, employees and residents.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right, first row), is welcomed to the town of Windsor in Hartford, Connecticut, by Mayor, Nuchette Black-Burke, on November 1. Sharing the welcome are Windsor Council members, employees and residents.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Pays Official Visit to the Town of Windsor
Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (centre), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. He is flanked by JCDC Director of Arts Development and Training, Andrew Brodber, and Director of the Community Cultural Development Division, Marjorie Leyden Kirton.
Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (centre), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. He is flanked by JCDC Director of Arts Development and Training, Andrew Brodber, and Director of the Community Cultural Development Division, Marjorie Leyden Kirton.

Submit Creative Pieces Early for Performing Arts Competitions – JCDC
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) engages with the audience at the ITIC Summit in London during a panel discussion on: ‘The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future.’ Other participants included (L-R) Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, Western Europe, IFC; Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, and moderator Carmen Roberts, BBC presenter.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) engages with the audience at the ITIC Summit in London during a panel discussion on: ‘The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future.’ Other participants included (L-R) Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, Western Europe, IFC; Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, and moderator Carmen Roberts, BBC presenter.

Supply-Side Growth Key to Boosting Tourism Investment, says Minister Bartlett

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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Resumes Full Operations Following Tropical Storm Rafael

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to announce that, with the Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica now lifted, all UDC offices, attractions, and facilities have reopen on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Safety assessments have been completed at all UDC-managed locations, ensuring they are ready and safe for the return of staff and visitors. The UDC Corporate Office in Kingston,...
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Press ReleaseWater

NWC Offices Reopen Today

The National Water Commission is pleased to advise that its Commercial and Administrative offices will re-open today starting at 8:30am. This will allow you our customers to access face-to-face or telephone engagements with representatives at our 14 locations plus any support department that you need. As we - re open, we ask for your patience and understanding for any services...
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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Michael Myles, presents Public Health Inspector at the Trelawny Public Health Department, Shauna Kaye Parke, with the 2023/24 Public Health Inspector of the Year Award during JAPHI’s 78th annual educational conference, held recently at the Grand Bahia Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
Health & Wellness

Public Health Inspectors Urged to Continue Enforcing the Laws

Public health inspectors are being encouraged to continue enforcing public health laws, even in the face of challenges. This charge was given by President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Michael Myles, while addressing the organisation’s 78th annual educational conference, held recently at the Grand Bahia Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. “When we find breaches in...
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President of the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay, Hugh Miller (standing, centre), observes as members conduct registration for the organisation’s annual Diabetes Health Fair. The event was held in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on November 2.
Health & Wellness

Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Stages Diabetes Health Fair

Scores of residents from communities across St. James received free health checks during the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay’s annual Diabetes Health Fair. The event, held in Sam Sharpe Square on November 2, was in observance of Diabetes Awareness Month. It was sponsored by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), BeWell Consultants LLC, National Health Fund (NHF) and the Culture,...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Montego Bay Mayor Urges Residents to Be Vigilant with Flash Flood Warning

As Jamaica continues to experience significant rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is urging residents to remain vigilant. The severe weather system commenced moving off the island’s west coast on Tuesday (November 5) afternoon, which resulted in the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) discontinuing the tropical storm warning issued for the country....
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