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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

St. James Municipal Corporation Ramps up Earthquake Preparedness Activities

In observance of Earthquake Awareness Month throughout January, the St. James Municipal Corporation will intensify its routine public education efforts and conduct preparedness drills across the parish. Throughout the month, the Municipal Corporation will be hosting public education sessions in...

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon, along with Chief Executive Officer, Naudia Crosskill (left), engages vendor, Minorah Robinson (centre), and others during a visit with vendors across downtown Montego Bay on Friday (January 9).

St. James Municipal Corporation Exploring Night Markets to Support Mobay’s Evening Vendors

Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, shares details during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on the Brigade’s state of readiness to respond to a major earthquake

JFB, Health Ministry Reaffirm Readiness for Major Earthquake

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

JFB Urges Personal Responsibility for Fire Safety After Earthquakes

President and Chief Executive Officer of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell (left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the VM Foundation, Samantha Charles, at a press briefing held on January 7 at the VM Group on Half-Way Tree Road, in St. Andrew, to outline details for the 46th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast to be held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew, on January 15.

VM Group Providing More Support for Hurricane Victims

Scientific Officer, Earthquake Unit, Karleen Black, details how Jamaica was impacted by seismic activities in 2025 during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on January 6.

2 months ago Local Government

More Than 400 Earthquakes Recorded in 2025

More than 400 earthquakes were recorded in and around Jamaica in 2025 by the Earthquake Unit (EQU) located at the University of the West Indies, Mona. This was reported by Scientific Officer, EQU, Karleen Black, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on January 6, ahead of Earthquake Awareness Week, scheduled for January 11-17. She indicated that of the...

Chairman of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee, Pastor Claudia Ferguson (left), has the attention of (from second left) President and Chief Executive Officer of the Victoria Mutual Group, Courtney Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of the VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; Secretary of Committee, Reverend Dr. Wayneford McFarlane, and member of The Manning School’s Past Students’ Association, Jonathan Brown. The occasion was a press briefing held today (January 7), at the VM Group on Half-Way Tree Road in St. Andrew, to outline details for the 46th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which will be held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew, on January 15, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

2 months ago Local Government

THE MANNING SCHOOL TO BENEFIT FROM PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PRAYER BREAKFAST

The Manning School, in Westmoreland, is set to benefit from the proceeds of the 46th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast that will be held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew, on January 15, beginning at 7:30 a.m. A wellness centre at the school, which was destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, will be repaired...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, outlines activities for Earthquake Awareness Week, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6).

2 months ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather the Storm and Brace for the Shake’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6), ODPEM Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle, noted that the theme reflects Jamaica’s recent experience...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the inaugural staging of the Black River Fireworks Festival held in the town, on December 31.

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Hurricane Recovery a Catalyst to Address Long-Standing Development Constraints – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa must be used as a catalyst to address long-standing development constraints, while advancing national priorities such as economic growth, public safety and social stability. Speaking with journalists in Black River following the inaugural Black River Fireworks Festival on December 31, Dr. Holness said the devastation caused...

Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), speaks with Ashella Baker (second left) from Middle Quarters in St. Elizabeth, while in the community recently to hand over a container house to the mother of six. Sharing in the discussion is representative of non-profit organisation, Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), Shelly-Ann James (right), while three of Miss Baker

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

More Families Receive Container Houses Through Hurricane Relief Mission

Four additional families in hurricane-impacted parishes have received container houses through the Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission spearheaded by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin. Two of the units were handed over in Arlington, St. Elizabeth, and one each in Kinloss, Trelawny, and Rocky Point in Clarendon, bringing to six, the number of housing beneficiaries under the programme, to date. Mother...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the handover ceremony for 10 new tipper trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), held at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston on December 23.

3 months ago Local Government

PM Calls for Strong Public Education Campaign on Proper Waste Disposal

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and personal responsibility. Dr. Holness made the call during a meeting with representatives from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), in Kingston, recently. “It's one thing to have the garbage trucks running on time regularly and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural staging of the Black River Fireworks Festival held in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday (Dec. 31).

3 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & Recovery

Cabinet to Finalise Reconstruction Payments

Cabinet will meet on Monday (Jan. 5) to finalise the distribution of reconstruction grants to householders impacted by Hurricane Melissa. “We will finalise the categories of assessment and benefit levels, whether you've got minor damage, major damage or severe damage and we will finalise the associated amounts that each category will get,” said Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...