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Fireworks display on the downtown Kingston waterfront.

UDC Hosting New Year’s Eve ‘Fireworks on the Waterfront’ Festival

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve ‘Fireworks on the Waterfront’ festival across thee parishes on December 31. The event, which starts at midday, is being held under the theme ‘Life, Love and Harmony’....

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Safeguards Against Rodents Urged for Persons Residing Near Farmlands

Students of the Ginger Ridge Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine perform at the recent commissioning of the multimillion-dollar Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme at a ceremony held at the school.

Reliable Potable Water for Ginger Ridge Primary School

The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).

Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

Jamaican-born Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom (UK), Councillor Donna Lumsden (left), is being introduced by teacher at Maverley Primary School in St. Andrew, Shanika Battiste, before addressing students. The mayor, who is a former student of Maverley Primary, stopped at the institution during her recent visit to the island.

Jamaican-Born UK Mayor Urges Students to Strive for Greatness

Close up of couple showing keys to their new home.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

NHT to Expand Pool of Partners under Microfinance Programme

More institutions will be added to the National Housing Trust (NHT) pool of financial partners from which qualifying contributors can access additional funds under the improved Housing Microfinance Loan programme. Assistant General Manager for Treasury Management, Lloy Palmer, said at least three credit unions will be added by the new year. “We are in the process of documentation and training....

Assistant Matron of the Westmoreland Infirmary, Lorna Gifford (second right) and Assistant Poor Relief Officer for the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Angella Morris (right), accept a donation from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller (fourth left), on December 28. Also taking part in the presentation are Ms. Miller’s family members (from left): father, Gerald Miller; mother, Andrea Miller and brother, Anthony Miller. Among the items donated were adult diapers, toiletries, soaps, and detergent.

2 years ago Local Government

Westmoreland Infirmary Receives Donation from Student

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...

Founder of the Power of God Ministries International (PGMI), Prophet Roydel Rowe (right), hands over school bags to parents at the church, in Mandeville, Manchester, recently.

2 years ago Community

Church Supports Education and Small Businesses

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...

Vehicles travelling on the North South leg of Highway 2000.

2 years ago Transport

Road Fatalities Down

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...

Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.

2 years ago Office of the Cabinet

Public Sector Entities Innovate to Provide Quality Service

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...

Health Promotion and Education Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses residents of Savanna-la-Mar during a dengue fever public education initiative in the town on December 15.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents of Westmoreland Diligently Undertaking Dengue Fever Precautions

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...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

2 years ago National Security

Desist from Gun Salutes to Ring in New Year – JCF

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...