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Keep Emergency Numbers Close, says JFB
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding the public to keep the contact numbers for emergency service providers close and to become familiar with their local fire stations. “I want to remind Jamaicans, you must have certain emergency numbers directly...
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Zero Tolerance To COVID-19 Breaches In Tourism Sector
With Jamaica having received its first cruise ship following a 17-month hiatus forced by the global pandemic, Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett is insisting that the zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19 protocols breaches will remain in effect. Minister Bartlett, who was in Ocho Rios on Monday (August 16) to greet the arrival of the 3,100 passenger and crew Carnival Sunrise...
Motorcyclists Trained to Improve Road Safety
The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is reporting that 350 motorcyclists have been trained under its Ministry of National Security-sponsored motorbike training programme. Speaking at a recent Road Safety Lunchtime Session hosted by the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, NRSC Executive Director Mrs. Paula Fletcher, explained that since the programme began in August 2020,...
Virtual Symposium Being Held In Honour Of Marcus Garvey
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has partnered with the Consul of Jamaica in Namibia to stage the ‘Afrikan Unity- The Spinal Chord’ virtual symposium, from August 17 to 20. The event is being held to commemorate the 134th anniversary of the birth of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. It aims to highlight...
Met Service Urges Persons To Remain Vigilant During The Hurricane Season
Director of the Meteorological Service Branch (Met Service), Evan Thompson, is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant, as the Caribbean enters the peak of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. “We are still in the middle of the hurricane season, and anything could develop at any time. So, it is important that all our residents pay special attention to information as soon...
RADA Assessing Damage To Agriculture Sector By Heavy Rains From Tropical Storm Grace
Teams from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are assessing the extent of damage sustained by the agriculture sector from the heavy rains associated with the passage of Tropical Storm Grace. “We have dispatched teams from RADA across the island to meet with the farmers to see what is the sort of damage that has been done on the ground....
JAAA Seeking Additional Support For Country’s Athletes
President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, says the organisation is seeking to establish avenues of sponsorship for athletes, and will be lobbying public support for this undertaking. Mr. Gayle told JIS News that the initiative will target corporate Jamaica, members of the Diaspora, and all well-thinking Jamaicans who are interested in supporting the country’s sportsmen and...
