Community groups planning to paint pedestrian crossings for Labour Day are being urged to check with the National Works Agency (NWA) before embarking on such projects. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, said it is the responsibility of the works agency to scientifically map out the locations for the placement of...

The act of bravery by Jermain and Jamauno Riley and their friend Ramone Peart, in saving five members of one family during the recent flood rains, is something that will be spoken about by residents of Sunnyside, St. Catherine, for decades to come. The three young men rescued Nordia Lewin; her young twin sons, Daleik and Daleel Ebanks; their sister...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has signed a $190-million contract for the construction of a modern administrative building for the Portmore Municipal Corporation. Speaking at the signing ceremony at his Hagley Park Road offices in St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 18), Minister McKenzie said the project will provide the Corporation with its own space from...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is clearing roads and completing assessments following extensive damage to the infrastructure in several parishes, as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. This has rendered some roads impassable, restricting access to several communities. In an interview with journalists, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NWA, E.G. Hunter, said the focus is now on clearing...

The Government will be providing financial assistance to persons who have been severely affected by recent flood rains. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the funds will be taken from the Consolidated Fund. "The Government has to now go and take a second look at its Budget to see what areas we may have to reallocate, postpone expenditure...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the damage caused by the heavy rainfall is a clear indication that the infrastructure network is inadequate to deal with such occurrences. He told JIS News that the unprecedented level of rainfall in some parishes was way beyond what was calculated for in the original planning and development of...

The National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) wishes to advise that it has activated its disaster preparedness plan in an effort to mitigate the effects of possible flooding from the unstable weather conditions which have been affecting the island. Please note the following updates for our respective regions: Eastern Region (St Catherine Irrigation District, St Dorothy’s –Old Harbour, Yallahs –St. Thomas):...