Advertisement

Hurricane Melissa

Latest

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

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...

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.

PHOTOS: KSAMC Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chief Executive Officer of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Ethlyn Douglas.

St. Mary Municipal Corporation Expects Busy Festive Season

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency — Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency's head office in Kingston.

JFB Warns Against Leaving Vehicles Running in Enclosed Garage

Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas.

Portmore Municipal Corporation Sponsors Christmas Treats

More

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency

11 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Encourages Electrical Safety Installations in Homes and Businesses for Christmas

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...

Deputy Commissioner at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Sean Martin (right), listens as Superintendent, JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 10, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

11 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Motorists Must Yield to Emergency Vehicles – JFB

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...

Flyer for the Portmore Christmas House Decorating Contest

11 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Entries for Portmore Christmas House Decorating Contest Close December 16

The Portmore Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), is hosting a Christmas house decorating contest for residents of the Municipality. The contest will see the winner of the ‘Best Decorated House’ receiving a cash prize of $50,000, and the runner up receiving $20,000. The deadline for entries is Monday, December 16. Mayor of Portmore, His...

Caption: Superintendent at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks.

11 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Citizens Urged to Be Careful When Handling Devices Powered by Lithium Batteries

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to prioritise safety, especially when handling devices powered by lithium batteries, during the festive season. Superintendent at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told JIS News that individuals must observe safety practices to prevent fires and other hazards. Mr. Ebanks warned that devices with lithium batteries, such as smartphones and rechargeable electronics, require extra...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, shares fire-safety tips for Christmas, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 10.)

11 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Urges Caution with Christmas Lights to Prevent Holiday Hazards

As Jamaicans decorate for the festive Yuletide season, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging safe usage of Christmas lights. “The first thing I want to point out is that lights that are made for the inside are not fit for outside. Make sure when you are purchasing the lights, you purchase [those] that are fit for purpose,” JFB Superintendent,...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) District Officer (Fire Prevention), Sheryl Walters, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting held at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on December 3.

11 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Improving Fire Safety and Preparedness in St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has been making steady progress in improving fire safety and preparedness in St. Elizabeth. District Officer (Fire Prevention), Sheryl Walters, said the JFB has been focusing on building inspections and maintenance of critical emergency infrastructure across the breadbasket parish. “We continue to do inspections of specified buildings. Some are compliant and some are not. For...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), addresses a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Church Street offices in downtown Kingston, on December 5. Listening (from left) are Deputy Superintendent in charge of operations, Kingston Central, Rohan Ritchie and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps.

11 months ago Local Government

KSAMC To Sanitise Nelson Mandela Park Area

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, is calling on vendors, business operators and consumers in the Nelson Mandela Park area to properly dispose of garbage to prevent rodent infestation. He made the call at a press conference on Thursday (December 5) at the KSAMC’s offices in downtown Kingston, where he announced that the park and surroundings will be sanitised as...