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Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, explains the importance of installing smoke-detection devices within homes, at a recent JIS Think Tank.

JFB Encourages Householders to Install Smoke Detectors

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging householders to install smoke detectors to minimise fire-related injuries and deaths. The appeal comes amid increased household activities such as cooking and the use of decorative lights that heighten the risk of fires...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), looks on as Colonel General Staff, Guyana Defence Force, Captain (Coast Guard), Vernon Burnette, points out hurricane relief items donated by Guyana, including roofing material for the rebuilding of 200 roofs. The items were handed over on Tuesday (December 9) at a warehouse facility on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Observing in the background are Honorary Consul for Guyana to Jamaica, Indera Persaud and Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

Guyana Provides Material, Manpower to Rebuild 200 Roofs

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

Work in Progress on Details of NaRRA

Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, outlines a series of safety measures to be practised while decorating for the Christmas season, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on December 9.

Jamaica Fire Brigade Urges Safe Use of Christmas Lights

Victoria Mutual (VM) Group's Chief Financial Officer, Frederick Williams (second right), presents President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga (fourth right) with a cheque for $5 million to support the hurricane-relief efforts being led by the Joint Private Sector Task Force, which comprises the PSOJ, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA). Sharing the moment (from left) are President of the JCC, Emile Leiba; President of the JMEA, Kathryn Silvera; VM Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Courtney Campbell; CEO of the VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; CEO of VM Pensions, Natalie Bennett, and CEO of VM Wealth Management, Rezworth Burchenson. The handover took place at PSOJ’s offices on Hope Road in St Andrew on Wednesday (December 10).

VM Group Contributes $5 Million to Hurricane-Recovery Efforts

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

3 months ago Local Government

KSAMC Launches December Employment-Generation Programme With $2.5M Allocation Per Division

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has activated its December employment-generation programme with a $2.5-million allocation to each division, targeting community-improvement works across the municipality during the holiday period. The initiative is projected to generate short-term employment while delivering visible community enhancements across the municipality during the month. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, informed that $1.5 million...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Prioritising Roof Repairs in Post-Hurricane Melissa Restoration

The Government has identified roof repairs as the foremost priority in the restoration of homes impacted by Hurricane Melissa. “The JDF (Jamaica Defence Force) will be a key part of the plans to repair roofs in the affected areas. In addition to that, we are going to be working with HEART/NSTA Trust to be able to provide young people to...

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

3 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

PHOTOS: KSAMC Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

3 months ago Local Government

ODPEM Confirms 45 Deaths, 13 Missing; 32 Cases Still Under Investigation Following Hurricane Melissa

Thirty‑two deaths remain under investigation in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s passage in October. Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, reported that the confirmed death toll stands at 45, with 13 persons still unaccounted for. “Our thoughts remain with the families of those we’ve lost,” he said during Wednesday’s (December 10)...

3 months ago Local Government

Temporary Relief on Signage Fees

Businesses affected by the financial impact of Hurricane Melissa will have an opportunity to clear long-outstanding signage fees at reduced rates, under a temporary concession programme running from January to March 2026. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, announced the initiative during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Council meeting at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston, on...

Patrons explore and support entrepreneurs at a Social Development Commission (SDC)-hosted Economic Village.

3 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Stages Activities to Reignite Local Economies

In a vibrant push to reignite local economies and strengthen community bonds following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Social Development Commission (SDC) will host a full slate of Economic Villages and Business Opportunity Events (BOEs) throughout December 2025. The month-long activation underscores the Commission’s steadfast commitment to rebuilding grassroots economic resilience and providing vital platforms for micro and small...

3 months ago Local Government

KSAMC Announces Temporary 20 Per Cent Fee Reduction for Entertainment Sector Stakeholders

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced a temporary 20 per cent reduction in fees for structures erected or installed at entertainment events. This decision is intended to ease financial pressure on promoters and other industry stakeholders between December 2025 and January 2026, as part of measures to support the entertainment sector in the aftermath of Hurricane...