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Caption: Superintendent at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks.
Caption: Superintendent at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks.

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...
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, shares fire-safety tips for Christmas, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 10.)
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, shares fire-safety tips for Christmas, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 10.)

JFB Urges Caution with Christmas Lights to Prevent Holiday Hazards
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) District Officer (Fire Prevention), Sheryl Walters, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting held at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on December 3.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) District Officer (Fire Prevention), Sheryl Walters, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting held at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on December 3.

JFB Improving Fire Safety and Preparedness in St. Elizabeth
Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a plaque to Captain of the ‘Disney Treasure’, Marco Nogara, during a Plaque Exchange Ceremony to mark the vessel’s maiden voyage to Jamaica on December 5. The vessel docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny on Thursday, December 5. With them is the ship’s mascot, ‘Minnie’.
Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a plaque to Captain of the ‘Disney Treasure’, Marco Nogara, during a Plaque Exchange Ceremony to mark the vessel’s maiden voyage to Jamaica on December 5. The vessel docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny on Thursday, December 5. With them is the ship’s mascot, ‘Minnie’.

Disney Cruise Line Launches ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), addresses a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Church Street offices in downtown Kingston, on December 5. Listening (from left) are Deputy Superintendent in charge of operations, Kingston Central, Rohan Ritchie and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), addresses a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Church Street offices in downtown Kingston, on December 5. Listening (from left) are Deputy Superintendent in charge of operations, Kingston Central, Rohan Ritchie and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps.

Ongoing Action by KSAMC to Keep Downtown Kingston Clean

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Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Evangelist Errol Rattray, addresses a recent press conference held at the Sharon Baptist Church in St. Elizabeth.
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National Prayer Vigil to Be Held St. Elizabeth on Dec. 8

The 32nd annual National Prayer Vigil will be staged at the Sharon Baptist Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday (December 8). The event is being held in the parish for the second time in its history. During a recent press conference at the church, Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Evangelist Errol Rattray, invited Jamaicans to join...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, observes the clearing of a mini dump between Drummond Street and Blount Street (beside Board Villa) in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). The initiative forms part of the NSWMA’s ongoing commitment to creating cleaner, healthier and safer environments for all Jamaicans.
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PHOTOS: NSWMA Clears Mini Dump Downtown Kingston

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, observes the clearing of a mini dump between Drummond Street and Blount Street (beside Board Villa) in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). The initiative forms part of the NSWMA’s ongoing commitment to creating cleaner, healthier and safer environments for all Jamaicans.
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The St. Ann Municipal Corporation team, dubbed the ‘Garden Elites’, celebrate their first-place victory in the Local Government Month 2024 Cook-Off Competition, held at Pearly Beach in St. Ann on Friday, November 29.
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St. Ann Municipal Corporation Wins Local Government Month Cook-Off Competition

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation emerged victorious at the Local Government Month 2024 Cook-Off Competition, held at Pearly Beach in St. Ann, on Friday, November 29. Dubbed the ‘Garden Elites’, the team claimed the coveted Golden Stove Award for their outstanding culinary creativity and presentation. The event, which marked the culmination of this year's Local Government Month, brought together 13...
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Senior Agricultural Chemist in the Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Aldaine Gordon.
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Farmers Encouraged to Increase Sustainable Soil Management Practices

The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) is encouraging farmers to increase sustainable soil management practices, in an effort to improve soil health. The call comes ahead of World Soil Day, which will be observed on Thursday, December 5, under the theme ‘Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage’. This observance serves to raise global awareness about the critical importance of healthy...
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Chairman of the Manchester Parish Development Committee (PDC), Anthony Freckleton (right), and Nursery Manager at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Chevion Morgan (left), hand out citrus seedlings to householders at the recent staging of Manchester Community Day at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville.
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Distribution of Citrus Seedlings Continues in Manchester

The Manchester Parish Development Committee (PDC) will be distributing 300 citrus seedlings to householders in communities across the parish on Thursday (December 5). The initiative is part of a project being undertaken by the Committee with support from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), which is aimed at revitalising the parish’s citrus industry. The seedlings include lime, lemon, ortanique, Parson Brown...
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Youth Leaders Empowered to Foster Change in Their Communities

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development staged its inaugural Youth Councillors’ Forum in Manchester recently, where youth mayors and councillors got the opportunity to learn about the local government process and the operations of agencies under the Ministry. The forum, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, was part of activities in observance of Local Government and...
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Junior Mayor of Black River, Kishnan Bennett, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s Junior Council 2024 meeting, held in the parish capital on Tuesday (November 26). The meeting formed part of activities marking Local Government and Community Month 2024, being observed throughout November under the theme ‘Local Government at Work: Facing the Future Together’.
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St. Elizabeth Junior Councillors Engage in Vigorous Discussions

Junior Councillors representing the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s 14 Divisions engaged in vigorous discussions during their meeting in the parish capital, Black River, on Tuesday (November 26). The Junior Council meeting, which formed part of activities marking Local Government and Community Month 2024, featured presentations from the young representatives who addressed longstanding community issues and proposed innovative solutions in a...
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