The National Works Agency (NWA) has been assessing several vulnerable areas across the island in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa. Addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22), Minister Morgan said that among the areas evaluated are McGregor Gully in the Corporate Area. “We visited McGregor Gully along with the Office of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has assured that the Government is fully prepared to address any challenges that arise due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. “I want to reassure the country of Jamaica's readiness to face up to this challenge that is imminent. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM),...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, says the impact of local government touches all aspects of the lives of Jamaicans. “You can’t hide from it; we are involved in every aspect of your life, for example road maintenance, flood mitigation, building regulations, disaster management and responsiveness – all of it is...

Ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart, who heroically saved a life, was among three citizens honoured for their outstanding contributions to community and nation-building during the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. Mr. Stewart, a resident of Black River, was formally recognised for gallantry following a heroic rescue...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) has reported a potential tropical cyclone to form in the central Caribbean later today that could pose a possible threat to Jamaica within 48 hours. This system is expected to produce heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds with the potential...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the nation’s heroes. He was speaking during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square on Monday (Oct.20). The event saw 17 persons being...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says Jamaicans must not only celebrate their proud and bold heritage, but renew their covenant with it to preserve and strengthen the legacy built by generations of sacrifice. He made the call while addressing Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St....