The Westmoreland Infirmary has received a donation of toiletries and other items from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller. Among the items donated were sheets, sanitisers, detergent, soaps, adult diapers and bed pads. The 21-year-old student handed over the items at the infirmary on Thursday (December 28). They were acquired through donations of cash and kind from mostly...

With a mission to open “doors of greatness” for all, the Mandeville based Power of God Ministries International (PGMI) is investing millions in education, small businesses, and road safety. Founder of the church, Prophet Roydel Rowe, tells JIS News that in September, they provided tuition support to deserving and needy students at a cost of $1.2 million, while also spending...

A total of 417 road fatalities has been recorded on the nation’s road as at December 28, resulting from 377 fatal crashes. The fatalities represent a 14 per cent decline, while fatal crashes have decreased by 11 per cent when compared to the corresponding period last year. Westmoreland, St. Catherine and St. Andrew accounted for the highest number of fatalities...

Public sector entities have demonstrated “enormous improvement” in the use of various technologies to improve service delivery. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Principal Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Office of the Cabinet, Karlene McKenzie Spencer, said innovation is one of the features being promoted under the Service Excellence Programme, which aims to...

Residents of Westmoreland have been demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility in the fight against the spread of dengue fever in the parish. Several persons told JIS News that they have been adopting a range of measures to protect themselves and their families from the mosquito-borne illness. These include using repellents and keeping their environment clean to prevent the breeding...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is appealing to licensed firearm holders to desist from the illegal and dangerous practice of gun salutes to ring in the New Year. Under Section 51(2) of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction, and Regulations) Act 2022, the penalty for engaging in gun salutes is a fine of up to $3 million or imprisonment for up to...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says Jamaica remains on course to fulfil its 2030 goal of providing sanitation and potable water to all its citizens. Senator Samuda, who toured the rural districts of Lime Bottom, Shaw Park Road, Marl Road as well as nearby environs in St. Ann...