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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (right), addresses the NSWMA’s recent press briefing on the agency’s ‘Revolutionising Waste Management: Harnessing Technology and Public Education’ campaign launch, held at the NSWMA’s offices in Kingston. At left is Director of Operations, Aretha McFarlane.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (right), addresses the NSWMA’s recent press briefing on the agency’s ‘Revolutionising Waste Management: Harnessing Technology and Public Education’ campaign launch, held at the NSWMA’s offices in Kingston. At left is Director of Operations, Aretha McFarlane.

NSWMA Leverages Technology to Improve Waste Management Operations

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is leveraging technology to improve waste management operations, increase efficiency and promote sustainability.  Addressing the NSWMA’s recent press briefing on the ‘Revolutionising Waste Management: Harnessing Technology and Public Education’ campaign launch, held at...
A student of Ardenne High School in Kingston puts out a fire, using a fire extinguisher, during a recent fire-safety training session conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the institution, while other students look on.
A student of Ardenne High School in Kingston puts out a fire, using a fire extinguisher, during a recent fire-safety training session conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the institution, while other students look on.

JFB Expands Fire Safety Initiative to High Schools
Director of Operations at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane (centre) engages a resident of Cassava Piece on good garbage disposal practices during a walk-through in the St. Andrew community on Wednesday (April 2). The NSWMA is to undertake a clean-up project in the community.
Director of Operations at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane (centre) engages a resident of Cassava Piece on good garbage disposal practices during a walk-through in the St. Andrew community on Wednesday (April 2). The NSWMA is to undertake a clean-up project in the community.

PHOTOS: NSWMA Undertakes Walk-Through in Cassava Piece
Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing (left) converses with Fund Development and Communications Advisor at SOS Children’s Village, Sean Patrick and Senior Director assigned to the Children’s Affairs Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Hyacinth Blair. Occasion was the launch of the SOS Children’s Village Charity ‘SOS Community Initiative’ on Friday (March 28) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing (left) converses with Fund Development and Communications Advisor at SOS Children’s Village, Sean Patrick and Senior Director assigned to the Children’s Affairs Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Hyacinth Blair. Occasion was the launch of the SOS Children’s Village Charity ‘SOS Community Initiative’ on Friday (March 28) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Launch of SOS Children’s Village Charity ‘SOS Community Initiative’
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford.

JFB Renews Call for Citizens to Protect Fire Hydrants

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Director of the Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson; and Acting Director General, STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair at the launch of the 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS). The JNCVS launch was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston today (March 28).
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2023 Crime Victimisation Survey Launched

The 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) report, which provides data-driven insights into crime patterns across Jamaica and the associated impact on citizens, was launched today (March 28). The survey, which is in its sixth instalment, was commissioned by the Ministry of National Security and undertaken by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). STATIN said the individual surveys were...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.
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Increase in the Number of Working Fire Hydrants

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting an increase in the number of functional fire hydrants across the country. Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that this is directly linked to ongoing infrastructure developments. “One of the requirements of any developer, whether it’s a housing development or a commercial development, is to instal hydrants. The number that...
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Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott (second left), hands over a cheque for $500,000 to Director of the Youth, Children and Adolescent Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist Central Jamaica Conference (CJC), Pastor Dwayne Scott (left), towards a major clean-up and beautification activity in the parish on Sunday (March 30). The handover took place at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation’s offices in Spanish Town on Wednesday (March 26). Sharing the moment are Councillors of the Corporation and Coordinators of the CJC’s Operation Save a Youth (OSAY) initiative.
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St. Catherine Municipal Corporation Partners with Seventh-Day Adventists to Clean Up Parish

The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation is collaborating with the Seventh-day Adventist Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) on a major clean-up and beautification project across the parish on Sunday (March 30). The Corporation has donated $500,000 to support the clean-up activity, which will focus on town centres. Speaking at the handover of the funds at the Corporation’s offices in Spanish Town on...
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Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, provides details about several projects implemented by the agency over its 29-year existence, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).
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JSIF Attributes Success to Strong Community Partnerships

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) credits its success in fulfilling its mandate to strong partnerships forged with communities. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26), Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, highlighted JSIF’s dedication to improving the quality of life for Jamaicans through targeted investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and disaster resilience. He...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the media launch of the
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‘Pass the Broom’ to Keep Public Spaces Clean

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is seeking to promote civic pride across the country with the launch of its ‘Pass the Broom’ public education initiative, aimed at encouraging community involvement in keeping public spaces clean. Addressing the media launch of the initiative on March 27, at the NSWMA’s offices in Kingston, Executive Director of the Authority, Audley Gordon,...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford.
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Refrain from Charging Devices Overnight to Prevent Fire Hazards – JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to refrain from charging electronic devices overnight, to prevent fire hazards. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that devices such as mobile phones, and tablet and laptop computers are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which can be damaged if overcharged. “[So] don’t ever charge your cell phone overnight… because you just don’t...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, recently.
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259 Film-Makers to Be Evaluated for Support Under $1Billion Screen Development Initiative

A total of 259 film-makers, who applied for funding under the Government’s $1-billion Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI), have met the criteria for further evaluation towards support. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave the update on the initiative during his 2025/2026 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 20. He said that seven projects...
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