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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

A total of 90 emergency shelters remain activated across seven parishes to safeguard displaced residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. These are situated in Trelawny, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James and St. Ann and...

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's sister, Dorothea Ziadie.

Don Wehby a Jamaican of Uncommon Distinction – PM

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.

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

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

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

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,...

Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court Administration Division (CAD), Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher.

4 months ago Justice

Court Operations Continue in Western Parishes

The Court Administration Division (CAD) has implemented measures to ensure continuity of court operations in western parishes that were affected by Hurricane Melissa. Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the CAD, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, told JIS News that several courthouses sustained damage, with the St. Elizabeth Parish Court in Black River being the most impacted. “In St. Elizabeth, we...

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

4 months ago Local Government

Call Fire Brigade for Electric Vehicle Fires

Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) are being urged to call the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in the event of a fire and not to try to put out the flames themselves. “If you have an electric vehicle and a fire starts, get out and get away as fast as you can. Lithium-ion battery fires are not the easiest to extinguish,”...

Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell.

4 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

CAC Warns Against Excessive Pricing Beyond Trade Act Declaration

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has cautioned that it will not overlook excessive pricing of items beyond those listed in the declaration under the Trade Act. The current declaration, issued by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on October 24, ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s landfall four days later, clearly specifies the materials and supplies afforded protection. “Under Jamaican...