The St. Thomas Fire Department says it has made recommendations to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) regarding the Church Corner landfill to curb the number of fires occurring at the site. In January, firefighters from the Morant Bay and Yallahs fire stations in the parish battled a significant blaze at the landfill, which produced smoke that affected residents...

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic...

The Government is committed to a social investment framework that focuses on identifying and tackling the root causes of the anti-social behaviours that form the basis for many violent engagements and criminal activity. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, gave the declaration as he delivered the keynote address at the International Social Care Services Social Work Conference on...

Plants and Landscaping Supervisor at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Maxwell McDonald (right), points out the benefits of using compost on plants to students from the St. Francis Primary and Infant School, at a Global Recycling Day event held on Monday (March 18) at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. The day was observed by the NSWMA under...

Newly installed Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, says he stands ready to partner with stakeholders, chief of which are citizens of Jamaica, in the interest of national security. The Commissioner was speaking at a Change of Command ceremony, held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on March 18. “If we say we want to slay...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is imploring all relevant stakeholders to invest in women and girls by prioritising a gender-responsive budget. She said that such investment is imperative in promoting progress, igniting change, and shaping a future where every woman and girl can thrive. “I encourage you to invest not only in women's potential but...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has brought forward it’s month-end Saturday Operations to March 23, as the standing last Saturday feature will fall on the Easter holiday weekend. Additionally, the Portmore Tax Office, which usually operates every Saturday, will close on Saturday March 30, in observance of the holiday weekend. The following Tax Offices will...