The National Water Commission (NWC) is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of its amnesty, which has been extended to December 31, 2025. The initiative is intended to give these entities an opportunity to clear their outstanding water bills and restore their accounts with the Commission. It was originally scheduled for September 1 to November 30,...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is bringing joy, stability, and renewed hope to children across western Jamaica this Christmas through its Children’s Advocacy, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Initiative as communities continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 8, Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is assuring mortgagors in the lesser‑affected parishes that they, too, will benefit from the entity’s Hurricane Melissa Moratorium Relief initiative. Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations Management Division, Shara Luke Cooper, explained that these individuals are required to apply for assistance. This contrasts with those in the hardest‑hit parishes, whose mortgage payments have been automatically...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is urging vendors operating in downtown Kingston to fully comply with established vending regulations, as commercial activity is expected to heighten during the Christmas season. Addressing the KSAMC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (December 9), Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the Corporation has issued an “early and clear warning”, in light...

   

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be maintaining a strong presence on the streets, particularly in major towns, as the Yuletide period approaches. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 8), Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, said that the objective is to...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to exercise increased caution this Christmas season, as holiday activities pose elevated fire risks. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 9, Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, informed that fire incidents typically rise during the holidays but this year requires even more vigilance given...