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Cap: Manager of the National Ozone Unit and National Ozone Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake.

Significance of Ozone Layer to Be Highlighted on Sept. 16

Mayor of Morant Bay, His Worship Councillor Louis Chin (centre), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe (second right), converse with Councillor for the Port Morant Division, Dinsdale Smith (right), during the Corporation’s monthly meeting on September 10. Also pictured (from left) are Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephenson, and Councillor for the Trinityville Division, Dean Jones.

St. Thomas Municipal Corporation to Sell Lots on Easington Property in St. Thomas

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (front row, fifth from right), shares a moment with stakeholders and tertiary scholarship recipients under the Mayor's Charity Fund, at the awards ceremony held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, on Tuesday (September 8).

23 St. James Tertiary Students Awarded $2.3M in Scholarships

Director of Research at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Denerene Allen (left), displays a map book for the parish of Hanover during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' held in Kingston on Wednesday (September 9). Looking on is SDC Deputy Executive Director for Community Research, Development Planning and Programmes, Juanita Reid.

SDC Asset Maps Supporting Community Development and National Planning

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on September 8.

KSAMC and TAJ Join Forces to Collect Outstanding Property Tax

5 hours ago Local Government

JFB Urges Support for Elderly to Prevent Fire Accidents

Jamaicans are being urged to provide constant support to elderly persons wherever possible to help prevent avoidable fire-related accidents. This appeal comes from Assistant Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Portland Division, Raymond Goodlett, while delivering his report during the Portland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Port Antonio on Thursday (September 10). He made the call against the backdrop...

2 days ago Local Government

KSAMC Removes Hundreds of Derelict Vehicles

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has removed hundreds of derelict vehicles from community roads and major thoroughfares under the Clean Kingston initiative. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Corporation in downtown Kingston on September 8, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the action is spearheaded by the City Inspector Department. “From January to the end of...

Minister with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague (left), signs contracts for the construction of semi-permanent housing solutions for Hurricane Melissa-affected families in Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth. The signing ceremony was held on Thursday (September 3) at the Ministry’s offices on Dominica Drive in New Kingston. Looking on are (from second left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams; Company Secretary at Southland Construction Limited, Richard Ranger; Managing Director of Southland Construction Limited, Raynard Hudlin; and Director of Projects at Southland Construction Limited, George Nicholson (standing).

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t to Commence Construction of Semi-Permanent Homes for Hurricane Melissa-Affected Families

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development signed contracts on Wednesday (September 3) to commence construction of semi-permanent housing solutions in western and southwestern parishes severely affected by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Executed under the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), the project’s initial phase will focus on Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth, with contracts valued at a combined $1.05 billion....

2 weeks ago Local Government

Over 80 Firefighters Contained Massive Fire That Destroyed Hagley Park Road Branch Of Superior Parts Limited

The Jamaica Fire Brigade has cited modern strategic and tactical fire-fighting approaches, as well as effective inter-Agency co-operation, as critical factors in the successful effort to contain the massive fire that occurred at Superior Auto Parts Limited on Hagley Park Road on Thursday. The cause of the fire, which was one of the most intense infernos battled by the Brigade...

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Over 40 Personnel Trained to Respond to Radiological Emergencies

More than 40 emergency responders and radiation safety trainees participated in a hands-on exercise aimed at strengthening their ability to safely manage incidents involving radioactive materials. The source recovery training exercise, hosted by the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on August 25, brought together 30 members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB)...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages in discussion with Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Update Interview on Tuesday (August 25) at the Ministry’s North Street offices in downtown Kingston.

2 weeks ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

ROOFS Programme Advances to Phase Two

Jamaica’s national post-hurricane housing recovery effort is advancing rapidly as the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme transitions into its second phase. The Programme provides financial assistance for the reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa and assessed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, which is leading the initiative. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the official launch of the 17th Annual Kiwanis Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair event held on Thursday (August 20) at the Grand-A-View Restaurant in St. James.

3 weeks ago Local Government

Jamaicans and Corporate Entities Urged to Support Initiatives That Assist Cancer Patients

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is calling on Jamaicans and corporate entities to support initiatives that assist persons battling cancer, noting that the cost of treatment can place a significant burden on patients and their families. He made the appeal during the official launch of the 17th annual Kiwanis Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair event...