WPM Waste Management Limited has heightened its collection schedule to tackle the increased volume of debris accumulating in downtown Montego Bay. “This area has a lot of people [either engaged in commercial activities or] travelling through [Montego Bay] daily, and because of that it generates a lot of waste. [So], we have a night shift [crew] that [cleans] the major...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is partnering with United States (US)-based universities to improve small ruminant nutrition. Speaking with JIS News recently, Senior Livestock Specialist with RADA, Maxine Brown, said that providing quality feed for small livestock, such as goats, is critical to the development of the industry. “We’ve reached out to international partners because we know sometimes locally...

Jamaicans should reflect on the country’s significant progress and journey as the nation celebrates 61 years of Independence. Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, made the plea as he addressed the St. James Independence Church Service, held at Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 30). Mr. Vernon said...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is pleased with the upgrading and modernisation of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. A master plan airport expansion programme is being undertaken at the facility at a cost of approximately US$140 million. The engagement includes runway extension and civil infrastructure works as well...

Parents are being implored to care for their mental health, even as they assist their children to manage their own. This encouragement was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a mental health and wellness parenting seminar, held recently at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in St James. The Minister told...

One hundred members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) were presented with the Medal of Honour for General Service, during the Armed Forces Day presentation ceremony at Up Park Camp in Kingston, today (July 31). The medals were presented by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew...

Approximately 1,000 books have been donated to 10 schools in western Jamaica by United States (US) entity, Blue World Travel Corp. Among the beneficiary institutions are the Montego Bay Infant School, Green Pond Primary and Infant School, Pisgah Primary and Infant School, Albion Primary School, Cambridge Infant School, Falmouth Infant School, Niagara Primary School, and Retrieve Primary School. The books...