The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging persons to use surge protectors to safeguard their appliances, equipment, homes and businesses against potential damage by power spikes resulting from low voltage. With an anticipated uptick in the use of electronics during the Christmas season, the JFB is reminding persons to be proactive in their approach to protecting themselves from potential fire...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), joins Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second left), at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony held recently at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Former Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding;...

The St. Mary Municipal Corporation says it is expecting a busy festive season for the parish, as applications for temporary vending licences soar. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Municipal Corporation, Ethlyn Douglas, said that based on the amount of persons who have come in for temporary vending licences they are expecting a busy...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is imploring persons not to leave their vehicles running in an enclosed garage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can be deadly. “Do not start the car in the garage and leave the car throttling. The carbon monoxide from that car will kill you in quick...

The Portmore Municipal Corporation will be sponsoring Christmas treats and other activities in communities across the municipality during the yuletide season. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, told JIS News that the Municipality’s focus will be on bringing Christmas cheer to children and elderly residents. “We'll be taking care of our seniors and our children, and there are several...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging homeowners and business operators to install power monitoring devices to ensure electrical safety during the Christmas holidays. This urging comes from JFB Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin, who was speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston, where several safety tips were shared for the...

Motorists are being advised to yield to emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances and police cars responding to emergency situations. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, made the appeal while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on December 10, at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Mr. Martin said that fire units...