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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), is joined by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EMD Sales, Elda Devaré (fourth right) and volunteer Natasha Forrest second right) in displaying the Jamaican flag in front of a 40-foot container packed with essential supplies bound for Jamaica, at the EMD Sales warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 11. Looking on are members of staff from the Embassy of Jamaica and EMD Sales.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), is joined by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EMD Sales, Elda Devaré (fourth right) and volunteer Natasha Forrest second right) in displaying the Jamaican flag in front of a 40-foot container packed with essential supplies bound for Jamaica, at the EMD Sales warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 11. Looking on are members of staff from the Embassy of Jamaica and EMD Sales.

PHOTOS: Jamaicans in USA Ship $170,000 in Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies to Jamaica

 
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second left), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes; Miss Kingston and St. Andrew 2025 Festival Queen first runner-up, Johnique Francis; Little Miss Kingston and St. Andrew, Adaya Hudson; and Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips, representing Opposition Leader, Mark Golding. The occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, held on December 9 at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second left), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes; Miss Kingston and St. Andrew 2025 Festival Queen first runner-up, Johnique Francis; Little Miss Kingston and St. Andrew, Adaya Hudson; and Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips, representing Opposition Leader, Mark Golding. The occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, held on December 9 at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.

Mayor Reminds Vendors of Duty to Keep Kingston’s Roads and Parks Accessible This Christmas
Canadian linesmen after arriving at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (December 18) to support Jamaica’s electricity restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
Canadian linesmen after arriving at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (December 18) to support Jamaica’s electricity restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

117 Canadian Linesmen Arrive to Strengthen Jamaica’s Electricity Restoration Efforts
Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging motorists to prioritise regular servicing of motor vehicles.
Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging motorists to prioritise regular servicing of motor vehicles.

JFB Recommends Regular Servicing of Motor Vehicles
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses residents at the Petersfield High School emergency shelter in Westmoreland during a Christmas treat hosted at the facility on December 13. Listening are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses residents at the Petersfield High School emergency shelter in Westmoreland during a Christmas treat hosted at the facility on December 13. Listening are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left).

942 Residents Remain in 90 Emergency Shelters Across Seven Parishes After Hurricane Melissa

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These patrons are having a jolly good time during St. Mary
Local Government

Festive Spirit Alive in St. Mary

Despite the setbacks of Hurricane Melissa in late October, the festive spirit is alive and well in the parish of St. Mary with a large showing at this year’s staging of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Port Maria. The event, which was held by the parish’s Municipal Corporation on Thursday (December 11), brought together residents, families and stakeholders...
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Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Local Government

Holiday Entertainment Event Organisers Urged to Secure Safety Certificate from JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding holiday party organisers that all major events require a certificate of safety from the entity. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, JFB Public Education Officer, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, advised that individuals attending regular party venues should enquire whether the location has the requisite certificate of safety. “All events need...
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Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Local Government

Call Fire Brigade for Electric Vehicle Fires

Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) are being urged to call the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in the event of a fire and not to try to put out the flames themselves. “If you have an electric vehicle and a fire starts, get out and get away as fast as you can. Lithium-ion battery fires are not the easiest to extinguish,”...
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Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (right), receives a donation from Founder of the Dr. Sue and You Charitable Foundation, Dr. Susan Davis, to support hurricane relief efforts organised by the JIS to benefit the Mount Olivet Boys
CommunityHurricane Relief & Recovery

Dr. Sue and You Partners with JIS to Support Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Hurricane Relief

Dr. Sue and You Charitable Foundation has partnered with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home. The United States (US)-based charity donated funds towards providing essential supplies such as food, water, clothing and toiletries to benefit residents and staff at the facility, which suffered damage during the passage of the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (right), hands a St. Elizabeth resident his land title, during a ceremony held at the Lacovia Community Centre in the parish on Friday (December 12).
Hurricane Relief & Recovery

More Jamaicans to Receive Titles Under Systematic Land Registration Programme

The Government will be taking its Systematic Land Registration Programme across the island, providing security of tenure for thousands of families, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague. He was speaking at the Lacovia Community Centre St. Elizabeth on Friday (December 12) where 700 residents across 34 communities were presented with...
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Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Local Government

Households Urged to Review Fire-Safety Plans This Christmas

With the festive Christmas season under way and many Jamaicans welcoming visitors into their homes, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging households to review and practise their fire-safety plans to guard against avoidable tragedies. JFB Public Education Officer, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, emphasised that while workplaces generally maintain strong fire-safety systems, the majority of fire-related deaths in Jamaica occur in...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), offers words of encouragement to fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa, Annmaureen Spence (second left) and Carlton Thompson (right), during the handover of wire mesh on Friday (December 12) in Rocky Point, Clarendon. Sharing in the moment is Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.
FisheriesHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Rocky Point Fishers Receive Wire Mesh to Replace Lost Fish Pots

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., handed out rolls of wire mesh to fisherfolk in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on December 12, to rebuild their lost fish pots in time for Christmas. The material cannot replace all the fish pots they lost during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, but they (fishers) believe the donation...
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