The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons using standby generators to ensure that the equipment is placed away from their homes.  JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that a generator should be placed at least 25 feet away from the house.  “If it is possible, have [generators placed] outside and make sure that the exhaust pipes are not...

Downed and uprooted trees along roadways in Williamsfield, Manchester

The Government has accorded an Official Funeral for late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Violet Neilson, CD. The service will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James on Monday, July 8, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Neilson passed away on June 11, 2024, at age 92. Her record of public service spanned 13...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging Jamaicans to exercise caution in their movements in the wake of Hurricane Beryl and watch out for hazards. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Commissioner of Fire Rescue Operations, Kevin Haughton, noted that downed electrical wires pose a danger. “In terms of building, persons need to ensure that they secure...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): Persons undertaking clean-up activities after the passage of Hurricane Beryl are being urged to exercise caution. The call came from Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, in an interview with JIS News. “A lot of times persons get injured when moving debris. Also, although we didn’t have...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): The National Works Agency (NWA) is working to have all roads rendered impassable due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl cleared before Monday (July 8). Up to Friday (July 5) just under 200 roads were cleared of blockages to allow for at least single-lane traffic. Senior Director for Project Implementation at the NWA, Varden Downer, gave...

KINGTSON, July 6 (JIS): Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that over 200 residents have been displaced in Rocky Point, Clarendon due to flooding or damage to homes from the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister Charles Jr., who was speaking at the Rocky Point Community Centre on Saturday (July 6), during a tour of the...