Over $1.5 billion in direct assistance has been disbursed to families across the island who were affected by Hurricane Beryl last year. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gave the update at the presentation of cheques under Rebuild Jamaica to over 100 hurricane victims in St. Elizabeth at Newell in the parish on Wednesday (March 19)....

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is advancing efforts to restore the historic Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said he has engaged a broad range of experts to provide critical support in reinstating the facility. The restoration effort will include input from creatives, engineers, architects, restoration specialists, and members of the business...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Hurricane Beryl relief cheque beneficiary Lorna Langley (left) while holding her grandson Nickao Beech. Occasion was the cheque handover ceremony at the St. Gabriel's Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon, on March 11.

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has established an Advisory Committee to provide oversight for the financial affairs and management of the organisation. This 10-member committee, to be chaired by Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, will serve as an interim mechanism for the Local Public Accounts Committee (LPAC). Speaking at Tuesday’s (March 11) monthly council meeting of the KSAMC,...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has expanded its garbage collection services to several new communities.  This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Friday (March 7).  Mr. McKenzie explained that the 100 new trucks added to the NSWMA’s...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent on the island, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is ramping up training efforts to equip firefighters with the necessary skills to effectively respond to EV fires. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, said the entity is focusing on educating firefighters on the best response strategies. This is to...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in collaboration with the Transport Authority (TA) and the National Works Agency (NWA), will be undertaking work to convert the South Parade car park into a taxi car park for several routes. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement at the Ministry’s press conference, on Tuesday (March...