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

JFB Appeals to Householders to Be Very Careful When Using Extension Cords

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical devices, warning that improper use can lead to overheating and fires. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Public Education Officer,...

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 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.

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.

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).

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

A total of 90 emergency shelters remain activated across seven parishes to safeguard displaced residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. These are situated in Trelawny, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James and St. Ann and currently house 942 individuals. This was disclosed by Director of Hazard Mitigation and Risk Management in the Ministry of Local...

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

3 months ago 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...

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

3 months ago 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...

3 months ago 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,”...

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

3 months ago 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...

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).

3 months ago 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...

3 months ago 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...