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Residents of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine, celebrate and display a citation in honour of fish vendors, who contributed to the development of the community centre, at the Annual Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony, held recently.
Residents of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine, celebrate and display a citation in honour of fish vendors, who contributed to the development of the community centre, at the Annual Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony, held recently.

Old Harbour Bay Community Builders Honoured

The St. Catherine community of Old Harbour Bay, through its Culture and Heritage Foundation, has honoured four late community builders for their contributions to the area. The honourees include John Fothergill, Murrell Gordon, Kenneth A. Clarke, and Simeon Campbell. The...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (second left); Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left); and Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, bow their heads as outgoing Chairman, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Executive Chairman, Church of God in Jamaica, Reverend Courtney Gordon (at podium), offers a word of prayer for the country’s leaders, during the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston on January 8.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (second left); Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left); and Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, bow their heads as outgoing Chairman, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Executive Chairman, Church of God in Jamaica, Reverend Courtney Gordon (at podium), offers a word of prayer for the country’s leaders, during the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston on January 8.

Prime Minister Says Government is Advancing Programmes to Improve Lives of Jamaicans
Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington.
Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington.

NSWMA Chairman Proposes Night-Time Garbage Collection
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Authority’s special operations meeting on Monday (January 6) at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Authority’s special operations meeting on Monday (January 6) at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.

NSWMA Resets for 2025
Custos of Clarendon, Edith Chin (centre), shares a moment with members of the police force and other stakeholders, during a recent treat for children at The Verandah at the Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.
Custos of Clarendon, Edith Chin (centre), shares a moment with members of the police force and other stakeholders, during a recent treat for children at The Verandah at the Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.

Build Communities for Children to Thrive – Custos Chin

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Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
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JFB Urges Caution When Decorating Homes with Lights

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to be mindful of potential fire hazards when decorating their homes with electric powered lights and other decorations during the holiday season. Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the JFB, Sean Martin, told JIS News that wire inspections should be done ahead of decorating to...
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Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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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 alike. He said the overloading of circuits can cause fires, damage to electrical equipment and appliances, and the interaction with...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
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Persons Urged to Use Surge Protectors to Safeguard Homes and Businesses Against Power Spikes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging persons to use surge protectors to safeguard their appliances, equipment, homes and businesses against potential damage by power spikes resulting from low voltage. With an anticipated uptick in the use of electronics during the Christmas season, the JFB is reminding persons to be proactive in their approach to protecting themselves from potential fire...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), joins Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second left), at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony held recently at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Former Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; Miss Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2024, Daindra Harrison; Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller; and Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes.
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PHOTOS: KSAMC Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), joins Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second left), at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony held recently at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Former Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding;...
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Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas.
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Portmore Municipal Corporation Sponsors Christmas Treats

The Portmore Municipal Corporation will be sponsoring Christmas treats and other activities in communities across the municipality during the yuletide season. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, told JIS News that the Municipality’s focus will be on bringing Christmas cheer to children and elderly residents. “We'll be taking care of our seniors and our children, and there are several...
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