The National Works Agency (NWA) will continue to undertake checks of critical infrastructure, following the 5.6 magnitude earthquake which shook Jamaica on Monday (October 30). Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, said the technical team has been tasked to check on structures such as bridges. “A good example would be the flyovers at Three Miles… those...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling for wider discussions regarding traffic management, especially during a natural disaster. He argued that the matter was not the sole responsibility of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “I think that there is a wider discussion that needs to be had, and we must not forget that there is...

Jamaicans are encouraged to continue inspecting their buildings for cracks, shifts in pillars, posts and other beams and structural members, and to seek a professional assessment if there is any damage. This reminder came from Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on...

Youth involvement is being encouraged in Jamaica’s transition from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic as part of the Government’s mandate to make the transition a public process. To facilitate this, several secondary schools were invited to participate in this year’s annual Heritage Month lecture, held on October 31. The virtual event was hosted by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ)...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), speaks during a virtual Diaspora townhall held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (October 30), in observance of Oral Health Month. The event was hosted by the Health Ministry. Listening are (from left) Executive Director, National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation Ltd., Courtney Cephas; Executive Director, Great...

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is appealing to citizens to apply to become election day workers. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that as the country anticipates the local government elections, which by law is due on or before February 28, 2024, the EOJ is in preparation mode and is looking to recruit approximately 10,000 persons to...

Jamaicans are being urged to desist from making prank calls to emergency service providers. This urging comes from Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, who reports that the JFB responded to several calls, a number of which turned out to be false, following the 5.6 magnitude earthquake which impacted the island on Monday (October 30). He said the Brigade...