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Negril Police Community Resource Centre Spruced Up
The grounds of the Negril Police Community Resource Centre, located at the Negril Police Station in Westmoreland, have received a much-needed facelift through the efforts of Constable Damion Wilson and his wife, Jhoenea. The Ash Wednesday (March 5) project brought...
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March 4 Will Be Observed as Peace Day
Peace and Love in Society (PALS) Jamaica, will observe Peace Day 2025 on Tuesday (March 4), under the theme ‘Speak Peace. Live Peace’. Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe, said Peace Day is an important initiative aimed at fostering a culture of peace and non-violence...
Brown’s Town Elderly Celebrated at SDC Fair
The Social Development Commission (SDC), in a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation, partnered with key stakeholders to host the ninth annual Brown's Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair at the Addison Park Sports Complex in St. Ann, on Thursday (February 27). Under the theme, ‘Golden Legacy: Celebrating the Timeless Contributions of Our Elders’, the event brought together more...
VM Expands Support for Community Development Projects
VM Foundation has expanded its VM ImPact Community Grants Programme, offering a wider range of funding to groups and organisations involved in community development projects. The enhanced support will enable the beneficiary entities to make a greater and more sustainable impact across Jamaica. The revamped community grants programme will now provide three tiers of funding – small, medium and large...
Yallahs Market to Be Cleaned Up
An extensive clean-up of the Yallahs market in St. Thomas is to be undertaken, with a view to begin accommodating vendors as soon as possible. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who visited the facility on Wednesday (February 26), disclosed that he has “given instructions to the technical team in the Ministry to work with the...
New St. Thomas Municipal Corporation Building Projected for Completion in Six Months
The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, being constructed at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, is projected to be completed within six months. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provided the update during a tour of the facility on Wednesday (February 26). “We are looking at a possible six months to fully conclude and occupy this...
Bush Fires Major Concern for JFB
Despite a decline in bush fires across the country last year, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says these incidents remain a major concern for his team. Approximately 4,523 bush fires were recorded in 2024, reflecting a 30 per cent decrease compared to the 6,443 recorded in 2023. However, Commissioner Beckford told JIS News in an interview,...