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Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging motorists to prioritise regular servicing of motor vehicles.

JFB Recommends Regular Servicing of Motor Vehicles

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging motorists to prioritise regular vehicle servicing as a critical step in reducing the risk of fires. He said routine maintenance of vehicles is strongly recommended, stressing that...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), presents chickens and feed to Holland-based farmer, Claudeen Johnson (left), during a handover ceremony for broiler chickens and feed, held in Holland Village, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (December 16). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson.

Ministry Commences Distribution of 100,000 Broiler Chickens

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt, share a moment of interest during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Building in New Kingston on December 16.

Gov’t Establishes Negotiating Team to Advance New Electricity Licensing Framework

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses residents at the Petersfield High School emergency shelter in Westmoreland during a Christmas treat hosted at the facility on December 13. Listening are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left).

942 Residents Remain in 90 Emergency Shelters Across Seven Parishes After Hurricane Melissa

These patrons are having a jolly good time during St. Mary's annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Port Maria, on December 11.

Festive Spirit Alive in St. Mary

Daughters of the late Don Wehby, Stephanie (second left) and Abigail, accepting a plaque from President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, inducting Mr. Wehby in the PSOJ 31st Hall of Fame. The black-tie gala event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on Monday (December 15). Sharing in the moment is Mr. Wehby

4 months ago Finance & Public Service

Don Wehby a Jamaican of Uncommon Distinction – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, has hailed the late Don Wehby as a Jamaican of “uncommon distinction”. He noted that the former Government Senator and GraceKennedy Limited Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was committed to nation-building, the renewal of communities and the development of all sectors of the country. Dr. Holness said that Mr. Wehby was...

Custos of Clarendon and Juici Patties Director, Hon. Edith Chin (fourth left), and Director at Continental Baking Company, Craig Hendrickson (third right), hand over cheques totalling $2 million to Head of Operations for the Clarendon Police, Superintendent Anton-Gur Cardoza (fourth right), towards the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Shop With a Cop initiative. Members of the JCF, Juici Patties staff and other stakeholders share in the occasion. The presentation took place on Monday (December 15) at the Verandah, located at Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.

4 months ago National Security and Peace

‘Shop With a Cop’ Initiative Gets $2 Million Boost

The Clarendon Police has received a $2-million donation towards the staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) annual Shop with a Cop initiative, which brings holiday cheer to children from challenging circumstances or who have experienced trauma. The funds, contributed by Juici Patties staff and Continental Baking Company, were handed over during a ceremony on Monday (December 15) at the...

Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Michele Pinnock.

4 months ago EducationYouth

Parents Encouraged to Support Children’s Emotional Recovery as They Resume Classes

Parents are being urged to play an active role in supporting their children’s emotional recovery as schools resume classes across western parishes following the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking with JIS News, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Regional Director for Region Four, Dr. Michele Pinnock, said that many students are still processing the impact of the hurricane...

Public Education Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, and Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the NIC, Rohan Stewart, take part in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 17.

4 months ago Agriculture

Thousands of NIC Customers and Others Receive Free Non-Potable Water

More than 3,000 customers and others have received free non-potable water from the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), under its programme to provide the commodity to affected communities, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This represents 15,000 cubic metres or 3.9 million gallons to more than 60 communities across parishes most affected. Public Education Specialist with the NIC, Christeen Forbes, said...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives a gift to a child during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland on December 13. Also present was Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (background, second left).

4 months ago LabourSocial Security

Home Repair Grants to Be Given in January

The Government is to commence the distribution of home repair grants in January, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He made the disclosure during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, recently. Dr. Holness pointed out that most persons are now moving from the relief phase towards the recovery phase. “They want their...

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

4 months ago Local Government

Holiday Entertainment Event Organisers Urged to Secure Safety Certificate from JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding holiday party organisers that all major events require a certificate of safety from the entity. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, JFB Public Education Officer, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, advised that individuals attending regular party venues should enquire whether the location has the requisite certificate of safety. “All events need...

Commanding Officer of the Newport West Formation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

4 months ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Newport West Police Urges Vigilance Against Motor-Vehicle Scams

The Newport West Police is urging members of the public to be vigilant against scams involving the sale of motor vehicles around the wharf area during the busy Christmas season. Speaking with JIS News, Commanding Officer in Charge of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent of Police Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, said that the festive season traditionally brings increased commercial activity and,...