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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, speaks during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s meeting, held on March 12 at the Artisan Village in Falmouth.

Four of Six Containers That Will House Infirmary In Trelawny In Place

Four of the six prefabricated containers designated for the new Falmouth Infirmary have now arrived on site, marking a significant step in efforts to rehouse residents who were displaced following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was announced by Mayor...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held recently at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.

33 Roads Repaired Under KSAMC Maintenance Project

Head of the Applied Meteorology Section in the Meteorological Service Division, Ronald Moody.

MET Service Projects Below Normal Rainfall for Early Wet Season

Improvement works being undertaken at the Montego Bay National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Service Centre in St. James.

NIRA Sets Ambitious Targets As It Enters First Full Year of Operations

The Hope Road Transportation Centre in Morant Bay is a major area of enforcement for 'Operation Nuh Linga'.

St. Thomas Police Targeting Student Safety with ‘Operation Nuh Linga’

Small boats may be adversely affected by wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots or by high wave heights.

2 months ago National Security and Peace

Maritime Authority of Jamaica Urges Extreme Caution Amid Unstable Offshore Weather

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is advising all boaters, fisherfolk, and mariners to exercise extreme caution amid the unstable weather conditions currently affecting offshore areas of the island. The advisory follows forecasts of deteriorating sea conditions, which could pose risks to small craft and other vessels operating in Jamaican waters. In a JIS News interview, MAJ Director of Safety,...

Lands Officer for Portland at the National Land Agency (NLA), LaRose Senior (left), engages with a resident at the National Housing Trust Mini-Expo, held at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Portland, on March 13.

2 months ago Housing

Residents Benefit from NHT Mini-Expo In Port Antonio

Residents of Port Antonio and surrounding communities benefited from a Mini-Expo staged by the National Housing Trust (NHT) at the Errol Flynn Marina in Portland on March 13. The event brought together key public and private-sector stakeholders involved in the homeownership process, providing attendees with information and guidance on purchasing, building, and improving their homes. Participating alongside the NHT were...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens attentively to Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon (right), during a recent meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister.

2 months ago NIDSOffice of the Prime Minister

Safeguards Built Into NIDS to Protect Identities

Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon, says safeguards have been built into the National Identification System (NIDS) to protect individuals’ identities. He cited the legal framework provided by the National Identification and Registration Act, 2021, along with the oversight of the National Identification and Registration Inspectorate (NIRI). NIRI provides oversight of the NIRA,...

2 months ago NIDSOffice of the Prime Minister

23 Post Offices Set for Major Upgrades Under NIDS Project

A total of 23 post offices are currently in contract to undergo significant upgrades aimed at enhancing service delivery to communities across the island. Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon, explained that the initiative is being managed by the National Identification System (NIDS) Project under the Office of the Prime Minister. “I am...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Residents Encouraged to Make Greater Use of Primary Healthcare Services

Residents in Westmoreland are being encouraged to make greater use of primary healthcare services, as several initiatives are being implemented to improve access and reduce congestion at the hospital. Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Marcia Graham, made the appeal while addressing the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on March 12. She pointed out that extended hours...

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Prioritise Preventive Health

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to embrace preventive health practices, such as colorectal cancer screening and healthier dietary choices, as part of ongoing efforts to lessen the parish’s burden of chronic diseases. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Marcia Graham, made the call while addressing the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on March 12. She highlighted that March...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP,) Jacqueline Dillon, gives remarks during the unit

2 months ago National Security and Peace

More Men Reporting Cases of Domestic Violence

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says more men are coming forward to report incidents of domestic violence as awareness grows that support services are available to male victims. Head of the JCF’s National Domestic Violence Intervention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jacqueline Dillon, said more men have been reaching out directly to the police for assistance. She was speaking to...