The Government will be spending more on social programmes in the next fiscal year, as the most vulnerable and poor must be protected. This was emphasised by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the opening of the new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary in Savanna-la-Mar, on April 26. He said the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc and brought...

Citizens are being advised that the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) may still be contacted during a major disaster, even if cell phone signals have been disrupted. This was revealed by Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston. “If the cell service goes, you...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has advised that its Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is among key assets to be deployed should the country experience a major disaster, such as an earthquake. The DART is comprised of doctors, nurses, infanteers, drivers, combat engineers, logisticians, military police, divers and other military personnel. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...

A public education programme will be undertaken this year to promote proper waste management and disposal by Jamaicans. Cabinet has received a report on the programme from Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Minister without Portfolio, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided details during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in St....

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has advised that they are prepared to respond should the country experience a major earthquake. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston today (Tuesday), Public Relations Officer, JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, said there has been an influx of more than 30 new trucks within the last two...

Over 146 residents at the St. Catherine Infirmary were given a special easter treat, during a visit by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and a team of volunteers, to the institution on April 12. The residents received treats such as bun and cheese, which were provided through the Hummingbird Charities Inc. The Minister, who is...

Expansion of the Municipality’s infrastructure is critical for the continued growth and development of the area, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. These include drain and sewerage networks, markets, cemeteries, among others. Addressing today’s (April 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in downtown Kingston, Senator Williams explained that the present capacity of the...