The St. James Parish Council will be spending $15 million to improve access to sidewalks along major thoroughfares in Montego Bay, particularly for persons who are physically challenged. Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, told participants at the recently held Jamaica Inclusive Education Conference, in Montego Bay, that the project, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF),...

Cabinet has approved a contract valued at €1,977,500 for the purchase of 17 Renault Garbage Compactor Trucks for the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the announcement at a Jamaica House media briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on October 28. The Minister noted that the NSWMA’s islandwide fleet...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is observing Fire Safety Awareness Week from October 25 to 30, under the theme: ‘Learn not to Burn, Fire has Environmental Concerns’. The activities will commence with a national church service at the Mandeville Church of God of Prophecy, Manchester, on Sunday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m., and continue on Monday, October 26, with an...

Seven outstanding citizens of St. James were presented with Sam Sharpe Awards at a civic ceremony, held on National Heroes Day (October 19), at Sam Sharpe Square, in Montego Bay. The recipients are: Tamsyn Browne, for outstanding service in the area of Community Service; Errol Clarke, for outstanding service in Education; Henry McCurdy,  for service in Commerce and Industry; Olga...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) won the Best Parish Council award, at the recent Public Sector Customer Service Competition (PSCSC), held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston. For this award, the entity received $40,000 in cash and a plaque. In an interview with JIS News, Her Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Dr. Angela...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) is to step up enforcement activities at several popular vending locations in downtown Kingston, to tackle low vendor registration in these areas. Speaking at the council meeting in downtown Kingston on October 13, Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Dr. Angella Brown Burke, informed that areas being put under greater scrutiny include Oxford Mall,...

Serving the St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Committee for more than 35 years, Loxley Aloysius Whyte is humbled by his selection for a national award by the Government on National Heroes Day, October 19, at King’s House. Mr. Whyte will receive the Badge of Honour for long and faithful service to the Poor Relief Department of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council....