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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), looks on as Colonel General Staff, Guyana Defence Force, Captain (Coast Guard), Vernon Burnette, points out hurricane relief items donated by Guyana, including roofing material for the rebuilding of 200 roofs. The items were handed over on Tuesday (December 9) at a warehouse facility on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Observing in the background are Honorary Consul for Guyana to Jamaica, Indera Persaud and Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), looks on as Colonel General Staff, Guyana Defence Force, Captain (Coast Guard), Vernon Burnette, points out hurricane relief items donated by Guyana, including roofing material for the rebuilding of 200 roofs. The items were handed over on Tuesday (December 9) at a warehouse facility on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Observing in the background are Honorary Consul for Guyana to Jamaica, Indera Persaud and Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

Guyana Provides Material, Manpower to Rebuild 200 Roofs

Jamaica has received another shipment of supplies from Guyana, including material to replace 200 roofs in Westmoreland, which was among parishes most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The items were handed over to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,...
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

Work in Progress on Details of NaRRA
Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, outlines a series of safety measures to be practised while decorating for the Christmas season, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on December 9.
Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, outlines a series of safety measures to be practised while decorating for the Christmas season, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on December 9.

Jamaica Fire Brigade Urges Safe Use of Christmas Lights
Victoria Mutual (VM) Group
Victoria Mutual (VM) Group's Chief Financial Officer, Frederick Williams (second right), presents President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga (fourth right) with a cheque for $5 million to support the hurricane-relief efforts being led by the Joint Private Sector Task Force, which comprises the PSOJ, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA). Sharing the moment (from left) are President of the JCC, Emile Leiba; President of the JMEA, Kathryn Silvera; VM Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Courtney Campbell; CEO of the VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; CEO of VM Pensions, Natalie Bennett, and CEO of VM Wealth Management, Rezworth Burchenson. The handover took place at PSOJ’s offices on Hope Road in St Andrew on Wednesday (December 10).

VM Group Contributes $5 Million to Hurricane-Recovery Efforts
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

KSAMC Launches December Employment-Generation Programme With $2.5M Allocation Per Division

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Local Government

ODPEM Confirms 45 Deaths, 13 Missing; 32 Cases Still Under Investigation Following Hurricane Melissa

Thirty‑two deaths remain under investigation in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s passage in October. Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, reported that the confirmed death toll stands at 45, with 13 persons still unaccounted for. “Our thoughts remain with the families of those we’ve lost,” he said during Wednesday’s (December 10)...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Local Government

Temporary Relief on Signage Fees

Businesses affected by the financial impact of Hurricane Melissa will have an opportunity to clear long-outstanding signage fees at reduced rates, under a temporary concession programme running from January to March 2026. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, announced the initiative during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Council meeting at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston, on...
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Patrons explore and support entrepreneurs at a Social Development Commission (SDC)-hosted Economic Village.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Stages Activities to Reignite Local Economies

In a vibrant push to reignite local economies and strengthen community bonds following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Social Development Commission (SDC) will host a full slate of Economic Villages and Business Opportunity Events (BOEs) throughout December 2025. The month-long activation underscores the Commission’s steadfast commitment to rebuilding grassroots economic resilience and providing vital platforms for micro and small...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Local Government

KSAMC Announces Temporary 20 Per Cent Fee Reduction for Entertainment Sector Stakeholders

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced a temporary 20 per cent reduction in fees for structures erected or installed at entertainment events. This decision is intended to ease financial pressure on promoters and other industry stakeholders between December 2025 and January 2026, as part of measures to support the entertainment sector in the aftermath of Hurricane...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC Urges Vendors to Comply with Rules Ahead of Christmas Season

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is urging vendors operating in downtown Kingston to fully comply with established vending regulations, as commercial activity is expected to heighten during the Christmas season. Addressing the KSAMC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (December 9), Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the Corporation has issued an “early and clear warning”, in light...
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