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Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.
Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.

Repairs Completed at 87 Schools Damaged During Hurricane Beryl

The National Education Trust (NET) is reporting that repairs have been completed at 87 schools which were severely damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Repairs are at an advanced stage, ranging between 70 and 97 per...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston, on January 8.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston, on January 8.

Government Provides More Than 14,000 Recovery Grants to Persons Affected by Hurricane Beryl
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Authority’s special operations meeting on Monday (January 6) at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Authority’s special operations meeting on Monday (January 6) at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.

NSWMA Resets for 2025
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (third right), and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, Delroy Williams (second left), serve lunches during the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day Feeding of the Homeless on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (third right), and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, Delroy Williams (second left), serve lunches during the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day Feeding of the Homeless on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: KSAMC Feeding of the Homeless
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency's head office in Kingston.

JFB Provides Safety Guidelines for Gas Leaks

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Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
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JFB Urges Caution When Decorating Homes with Lights

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to be mindful of potential fire hazards when decorating their homes with electric powered lights and other decorations during the holiday season. Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the JFB, Sean Martin, told JIS News that wire inspections should be done ahead of decorating to...
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Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Electricity Theft a Danger to Communities and Firefighters – JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is warning Jamaicans about the dangers of accessing electricity illegally. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Deputy Commissioner of the JFB, Sean Martin, said electricity theft is creating a hazard for firefighters and community members alike. He said the overloading of circuits can cause fires, damage to electrical equipment and appliances, and the interaction with...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
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Persons Urged to Use Surge Protectors to Safeguard Homes and Businesses Against Power Spikes

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...
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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; Miss Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2024, Daindra Harrison; Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller; and Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes.
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PHOTOS: KSAMC Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

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;...
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Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency
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JFB Warns Against Leaving Vehicles Running in Enclosed Garage

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...
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