The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be installing smoke detectors in several homes across the island, as part of efforts to incorporate the use of technology to minimise fire-related deaths and injuries in the country. Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, made the announcement during the media launch of the JFB’s Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, at the Ministry...

Fire stations islandwide will be taking the message of safety directly to citizens during the upcoming Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, from October 27 to November 2. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston, JFB Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, said to commemorate the Week, being observed under the theme ‘Embracing...

The St. Elizabeth Police Division has seen a significant drop in major crimes, with the latest police statistics revealing a 32 per cent reduction from January to October 18, when compared to the previous year. Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, said only 191 major crimes were recorded during this period, down from 282 in 2023....

Thirteen outstanding individuals from St. James were honoured for their exceptional commitment and contributions across various sectors, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21. The event, hosted by the St. James Municipal Corporation in association with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), was held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. Eight individuals...

District Officer for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Westmoreland Division, Norris Mitchell, is imploring citizens to take care of the parish’s fire hydrants, as they are critical to the JFB’s firefighting process. “Don't cover them up; see how best you can take care of them, especially the one that is near to your premises,” he said. Mr. Mitchell was addressing...

Citizens are being encouraged to give consideration to integrating fire safety systems into security set-ups installed in their homes and businesses. This urging comes from Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin, who says based on the advancements in technology, persons are now able to access and utilise a wide range of smart devices to create safer environments. “We...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is encouraging responsible disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) to reduce the harmful effects of these items on public health and the environment. E-waste is anything with plugs, cords and electronic components and includes television sets, computers, mobile phones and any type of home appliance, from air conditioners to children's toys. These devices pose...