The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging Jamaicans to instal smoke detectors in their homes as part of efforts to incorporate the use of technology to minimise fire-related deaths and injuries. “These detectors will give you early warning. You can integrate them with your Alexa, Siri and Google home. They can notify you on your mobile devices that you have...

Residents of the St. Catherine Infirmary in Spanish Town are now benefiting from a Therapeutic Park, which was officially opened on April 7 by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister described the facility as a place of comfort, adding that the residents should not feel that they are in a...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is urging residents of Cassava Piece in St. Andrew to stop dumping garbage in a gully that runs through the community. Director of Operations at the NSWMA, Aretha McFarlane stressed that illegal dumping poses severe health and environmental risks. “We can't continue to have this. We have to take care of the health...

In the latest in a series of improvements to the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home in Kingston, the Government-run institution has received a $25 million centralized storage facility. The newly constructed building with office spaces, archives and rooms for the storage of food and other supplies, was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left) tour a section of the Tavistock roadway in St. Andrew where emergency repair work is being carried out to fix a breakaway. The Minister and his team visited the location on Friday (April 4).

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is leveraging technology to improve waste management operations, increase efficiency and promote sustainability.  Addressing the NSWMA’s recent press briefing on the ‘Revolutionising Waste Management: Harnessing Technology and Public Education’ campaign launch, held at the NSWMA’s offices in Kingston, Director of Operations, Aretha McFarlane, said the Authority has invested in smart solutions to improve...

Phase two of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston is 98 per cent complete. This was revealed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in whose honour the facility is named, during a tour on Friday (April 4). Mr. McKenzie noted that he was happy with the upkeep of the facility,...