PHOTOS: PM Hosts Treat for Senior Citizens
Media Personality Britney Clarke (left) dances with a senior citizen from the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home, at a Senior Citizen’s Treat held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (Dec.14).
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Electricity Theft a Danger to Communities and Firefighters – JFB
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is warning Jamaicans about the dangers of accessing electricity illegally. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Deputy Commissioner of the JFB, Sean Martin, said electricity theft is creating a hazard for firefighters and community members...
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PHOTOS: PM Hosts Christmas Treat for Wards of the State
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre) presents a gift to a ward of the State during a Christmas treat on Sunday (Dec. 15) on the Jamaica House back lawns in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Burger King’s Assistant Brand Manager Rashai Graham (left) and Senior Brand Manager, Orion Aitken.
JFB Encourages Electrical Safety Installations in Homes and Businesses for Christmas
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging homeowners and business operators to install power monitoring devices to ensure electrical safety during the Christmas holidays. This urging comes from JFB Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin, who was speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston, where several safety tips were shared for the...
Motorists Must Yield to Emergency Vehicles – JFB
Motorists are being advised to yield to emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances and police cars responding to emergency situations. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, made the appeal while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on December 10, at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Mr. Martin said that fire units...
Entries for Portmore Christmas House Decorating Contest Close December 16
The Portmore Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), is hosting a Christmas house decorating contest for residents of the Municipality. The contest will see the winner of the ‘Best Decorated House’ receiving a cash prize of $50,000, and the runner up receiving $20,000. The deadline for entries is Monday, December 16. Mayor of Portmore, His...
Citizens Urged to Be Careful When Handling Devices Powered by Lithium Batteries
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to prioritise safety, especially when handling devices powered by lithium batteries, during the festive season. Superintendent at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told JIS News that individuals must observe safety practices to prevent fires and other hazards. Mr. Ebanks warned that devices with lithium batteries, such as smartphones and rechargeable electronics, require extra...
JFB Urges Caution with Christmas Lights to Prevent Holiday Hazards
As Jamaicans decorate for the festive Yuletide season, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging safe usage of Christmas lights. “The first thing I want to point out is that lights that are made for the inside are not fit for outside. Make sure when you are purchasing the lights, you purchase [those] that are fit for purpose,” JFB Superintendent,...