The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to advise the public that persistent and unprecedented rainfall across the island has significantly impacted its operations at disposal sites. These adverse weather conditions have resulted in soggy and waterlogged grounds at several disposal sites, creating challenges for vehicular navigation and reducing efficiency. Consequently, waste collection operations, particularly in Kingston and St....

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, says the Government remains committed to sustainable urban planning to safeguard communities and protect the natural environment. “It calls on us to be guardians of our communities’ future, to shape spaces that nurture well-being, environmental sustainability and economic vibrancy,” he said. Mr. Davis was addressing the...

The Government will be utilising the newly launched Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) 2023, to inform the National Plan of Action for an integrated response to children and violence. This will be done through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The survey revealed that sexual violence in childhood is...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a preliminary assessment estimates that Jamaica sustained $647 million in damage resulting from the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael, with approximately $311 million required for immediate road clearance and repairs. In a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12), Dr. Holness informed that no special allocation has been...

November is Local Government and Community Month, and citizens are being encouraged to use this year’s observance to deepen their understanding of local government functions and their impact on communities. The Month is being observed under the theme: ‘Local Government at Work: Facing the Future Together’. “I’m going to use this medium to encourage Jamaicans to get involved – call...

A team from the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Growth Inducement Programme will be out for the agency’s Best Practice Symposium. The event, which is slated for November 13 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, will see practitioners and representatives from government and other entities who work in the social and community development landscape, showcase best practices to...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to exercise caution when using candles and standby generators. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, emphasised the importance of being careful when using candles as a source of light, especially during power outages. “We want to encourage persons that if you have to use a candle, we recommend that you put it on a...