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Students interacting with booth displays during the St. James leg of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo held at the Montego Bay Community College. The event, from June 19 to 22, was held simultaneously at the National Arena in Kingston.

Advancements in Community Policing a Key Feature of JCF Technology Expo

A showcase of technological solutions that leverage digital tools to enhance community policing was a key feature of the just-concluded Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo. Demonstrations included real-time crime mapping, biometric identification systems, and mobile applications that...

Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.

St. James Ramps Up Hurricane Readiness

Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay Says Comprehensive Plan in Place to Protect Residents and Assets

Acting Parish Manager for the St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald.

SDC Empowering Communities

Officer in charge of the Portland Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, gives a report during the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, on June 12.

Reduction of Fires in Portland

Managing Director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (standing, second right), and members of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) team, assist residents to get registered during a Community Electrification Fair held at the Jones Town Baptist Church in Kingston on Wednesday (June 11). The JPS personnel (from left) are Assistant Control Engineer, Ronald Gazel; Community Relations Officer, Kerrica McGregor and intern, Jordan McConnel. The islandwide fairs are aimed at registering vulnerable households to benefit from domestic house wiring under the Community Electrification Project being undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) in partnership with JPS.

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Community Electrification Fair in Jones Town (PHOTOS)

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane.

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More Than 380 Wi-Fi Hotspots Established Islandwide

More than 380 community Wi-Fi hotspots have been established across the island, benefiting hundreds of thousands of residents in underserved areas, as the Universal Service Fund (USF) works to further expand Jamaica’s digital reach. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charlton McFarlane, provided the update recently while speaking to JIS News. “The USF has retrofitted and furnished over 300 Community Access Point...

The rehabilitated Annotto Bay Fire Station in St. Mary, which was reopened on June 10.

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Rehabilitated Fire Station Reopens in Annotto Bay

The Annotto Bay fire station in St. Mary has reopened following a $108-million rehabilitation, which positions the facility as a modern, purpose-built emergency response unit. The renovation was completed in three phases, resulting in several new amenities, including adequate dormitory space, a conference room, a mini gymnasium, dining room, industrial washing machine and a standby generator for continuity of operation...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses yesterday’s (June 10) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting, at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

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KSAMC Assesses Critical Coastal Drains

As part of the preparation for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the City Engineering Department in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has started its assessment of critical coastal drains. This will determine the work that needs to be carried out across the Municipality, said Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the monthly meeting of the Corporation...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing Tuesday’s (June 10) monthly council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation at the entity’s offices in downtown Kingston.

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125 Derelict Vehicles Removed from Corporate Area Roads Last Month

The Kingston and St. Andrew Muncipal Corporation (KSAMC) removed 125 abandoned or disabled vehicles from several roadways across the municipality during clean-up operations in May. Derelict vehicles were removed from communities in the Gordon Town Division, the Red Hills Division, the Duhaney Park Division and the Mona Division. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure during the regular...

Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova-Denton.

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Residents of Portland Invited to Wi-Fi Watch Party of USF

Residents of Portland and surrounding areas are being encouraged to come out in their numbers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a one-of-a-kind Wi-Fi Watch Party, on June 14. The Watch Party, the flagship event in a series of islandwide activities marking the milestone, promises a fun-filled, family-friendly evening of entertainment and community connection...

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

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NSWMA Observes Solid Waste Day on June 6

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is observing Solid Waste Day on Friday, June 6, under the theme ‘Pass the Broom: End Plastic Pollution, the Future is Reusable’. The Day, being marked as part of Environmental Awareness Week, provides an opportunity to address Jamaica’s solid waste challenges, educate the public and highlight innovative solutions. Executive Director, NSWMA, Audley Gordon,...