Reports from the Earthquake Unit (EQU) have indicated that 2024 was a year of significant seismic activity. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on Wednesday (January 15) at the agency’s head office in Kingston, Head and Research Fellow at the EQU, Kevin Tankoo, said that “2024 was another active year” as several earthquakes were recorded. “We would...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be hosting a series of workshops and meetings for event promoters, production teams and venue operators to establish and set clear standards for event staging and execution. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said that the workshops and meetings will be held over the coming months. “Additionally, we will host discussions...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be naming a three-member panel to conduct an administrative review of its building approval process. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the Corporation continues to work towards strengthening its building approval process, in keeping with recommendations made by the Integrity Commission. “This panel will consist of individuals who have worked...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced additional development plans aimed at transforming Port Royal into a vibrant economic hub, that will boost tourism and enhance local infrastructure. Speaking at a commissioning ceremony for the Port Royal Potable Water Transmission Main Upgrade Project on Tuesday , January 7, Prime Minister Holness said, “if properly developed, the city could...

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 during peak hours to collect and remove the garbage, while between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reviewing its operations over the last year and developing strategies to improve service delivery, at a special meeting now under way at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston. The meeting, which involves directors, regional managers, administrators and other stakeholders across the NSWMA’s four regions, is being held under the theme ‘Operation RESET’: R-...

Talented young artists from across four parishes showcased their creative talents, bringing the rights of the child to life through an inspiring mural located on the iconic Water Lane, downtown Kingston. This artwork was part of a recent staging of the popular Kingston Artwalk Festival involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and Kingston Creative to celebrate World Children's Day...