The National Works Agency (NWA) has closed a section of the John Golding Road in St. Andrew to vehicular traffic following the collapse of a pipe culvert. The NWA is moving to secure the break-a-way, which spans both lanes in the vicinity of the Hope Valley Experimental Primary and Infant School. Senior Communications and Customer Services Officer at the NWA,...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the newly constructed $60 million Westmoreland Municipal Corporation building is slated to be opened later this year. Addressing a special meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio on Thursday (May 3), Mr. McKenzie said final touches are now being done to the structure, and assured that the facility...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) on Thursday (May 3) launched a public education campaign as part of activities for Child Month in May. Dubbed ‘Jamaica’s Future is on Fire... Mek Wi Fix It,’ the campaign, which will span the entire island, seeks to educate children on fire-safety practices and to extend these to friends and families. It involves collaboration with...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that the Portland Municipal Corporation will be getting a new building soon. Addressing a special meeting of the Corporation in Port Antonio on May 3, the Minister said the time has come for the councillors to move out of the old building. “The technical team at the Ministry...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced reconstruction of the Ferris to Mackfield roadway in Westmoreland at a cost of US$24.9 million. The 14-kilometre stretch of roadway will be widened, and there will be improvement in the drains and pedestrian walkways. Addressing residents during a stakeholder meeting on Thursday, April 26, Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the NWA, Stephen...

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says the horrifying experiences of some Caribbean islands in 2017, is a stark reminder of the importance of public education to prepare for the hurricane season. Mr. Thompson, who was speaking at the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour (CHAT), at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 27,...

The Government will be implementing several strategies to intensify property-tax collection this year, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Addressing the Social Development Commission (SDC) staff recognition awards ceremony at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club in St. Catherine on April 26, Mr. McKenzie said the Ministry will be collaborating more with agencies, such as...