The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging Jamaicans to instal smoke detectors in their homes as part of efforts to incorporate the use of technology to minimise fire-related deaths and injuries. “These detectors will give you early warning. You can integrate them with your Alexa, Siri and Google home. They can notify you on your mobile devices that you have...

Residents of the St. Catherine Infirmary in Spanish Town are now benefiting from a Therapeutic Park, which was officially opened on April 7 by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister described the facility as a place of comfort, adding that the residents should not feel that they are in a...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is leveraging technology to improve waste management operations, increase efficiency and promote sustainability.  Addressing the NSWMA’s recent press briefing on the ‘Revolutionising Waste Management: Harnessing Technology and Public Education’ campaign launch, held at the NSWMA’s offices in Kingston, Director of Operations, Aretha McFarlane, said the Authority has invested in smart solutions to improve...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has expanded its fire-safety initiative to include high schools across the island. Building on the Fire Wardens Club in Schools programme, the JFB is now training high-school students to serve as Fire-Safety Wardens, empowering them with the skills to lead and respond to emergencies. “We have now gone into the high schools. We were focused...

 

Citizens are, again, being urged to take steps to safeguard fire hydrants and avoid actions that could render them inoperable. Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, says while the entity is committed to protecting life and property, the public must play its part in ensuring that hydrants remain accessible and functional. “We see people doing construction and they dump...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says investments in Montego Bay by Government and private sector stakeholders are positioning the city for long-term stability and growth. He highlighted projects in infrastructure, tourism and business operations, with more to come on stream. “The investments that have been directed into Montego Bay creates the foundation for...