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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

Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington, is proposing night-time collection as part of measures to improve efficiency and avoid traffic congestion. “Maybe we are competing with all the traffic on the road during the days...
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
Ten young artists contributed to the child rights mural on Water Lane, downtown Kingston, painted in recognition of World Children’s Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The art enthusiasts transformed their understanding of child rights into vibrant works of art and highlighted the right to religion, rest and play as well as culture, arts and language among others. The completed mural was a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and Kingston Creative.
Ten young artists contributed to the child rights mural on Water Lane, downtown Kingston, painted in recognition of World Children’s Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The art enthusiasts transformed their understanding of child rights into vibrant works of art and highlighted the right to religion, rest and play as well as culture, arts and language among others. The completed mural was a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and Kingston Creative.

Child Rights Come Alive Through Art
Coconut farmers in St. Mary pause for a photo opportunity after receiving fertilisers, spray packs and seedlings from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) on December 19.
Coconut farmers in St. Mary pause for a photo opportunity after receiving fertilisers, spray packs and seedlings from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) on December 19.

CIB Brightens Christmas for Coconut Farmers in St. Mary and St. Thomas
Acting Community Relations Manager at the National Water Commission
Acting Community Relations Manager at the National Water Commission's Northeast division, Ann Bolt (right), and other members of the team are all smiles at the Hill View Aged for the Home in Port Maria, St. Mary, where they donated toiletries and other necessities as well as $50,000 on December 23.

PHOTOS: ‘We Care’ Charity Initiative Brings Christmas Cheer to Hill View Home for the Aged in St. Mary

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Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), interacts with Principals and students during the organisation’s 20-for-20-for-20 Build Jamaica Grants handover ceremony on December 6. The event was held at Digicel’s headquarters in Kingston. From right are Principal of Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, Norma Brydson, and Principal of Prickly Pole Primary and Infant School, Judith Whyte Gayle. The students are Rickayla Warlock and Ty
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PHOTOS: Digicel Foundation’s Build Jamaica Grant Handover Ceremony

Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), interacts with Principals and students during the organisation’s 20-for-20-for-20 Build Jamaica Grants handover ceremony on December 6. The event was held at Digicel’s headquarters in Kingston. From right are Principal of Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, Norma Brydson, and Principal of Prickly Pole Primary and Infant School, Judith Whyte...
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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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