Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller (left), places plastic waste in the ‘Plastic Containers Only’ bin, during the launch of the MPM Waste Management Limited’s Plastic Separation Initiative and Clean-Up at the New Causeway Fishing Village in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 18). Looking on from (second left) are President, New Causeway Fishing Village, Glassford...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has partnered with Excelsior Community College to provide access to training programmes for employees. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the training will ensure that staff gain valuable skills and have the necessary qualifications to advance in their jobs. He was addressing Tuesday’s (March 11) monthly council meeting of the KSAMC,...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is advancing efforts to restore the historic Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said he has engaged a broad range of experts to provide critical support in reinstating the facility. The restoration effort will include input from creatives, engineers, architects, restoration specialists, and members of the business...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has established an Advisory Committee to provide oversight for the financial affairs and management of the organisation. This 10-member committee, to be chaired by Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, will serve as an interim mechanism for the Local Public Accounts Committee (LPAC). Speaking at Tuesday’s (March 11) monthly council meeting of the KSAMC,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry’s Indigent Housing Programme is focused on building more climat- resilient houses that can withstand the test of time. The Minister was addressing the handover ceremony for a home in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Ms. Enid Brown, whose home was destroyed by fire in June of 2023...

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 together volunteers from across Negril to plant trees and flowers to beautify the facility. Mrs. Wilson told JIS News that...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent on the island, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is ramping up training efforts to equip firefighters with the necessary skills to effectively respond to EV fires. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, said the entity is focusing on educating firefighters on the best response strategies. This is to...