A united wave of community action and government collaboration culminated in a successful clean-up at the St Ann Infirmary on Saturday, February 28. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, the initiative united national and local agencies in a concentrated effort to restore a safe, comfortable living environment for the infirmary’s 71 residents who had been temporarily...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has relaunched its ‘Strap Up Jamaica’ campaign, as part of intensified efforts to strengthen household resilience ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season. The campaign, which aims to encourage safer roofing practices and greater disaster preparedness among homeowners, builders and contractors, will run until March 14 under the theme ‘Build Jamaica’s...

The Government, through the Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme, has rolled out a $100-million support package to help banana and plantain farmers rebound, following widespread impacts to the nation’s crops by the category-five system in October. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said some 4,170 hectares of banana and plantain were damaged during the storm. He further noted...

Residents of Oracabessa, St. Mary, are enjoying a cleaner and more hygienic environment, thanks to an improvement in garbage collection by the NEPM National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in the area. Councillor for the Division, Ramon Henry, provided details at Tuesday’s (February 24) Public Health and Sanitation meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation. The significant improvement, Mr. Henry...

The Constant Spring Police partnered with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to undertake a massive clean-up of the station grounds, creating a more welcoming environment for the police officers and members of the public whom they serve. The clean-up day, held on Saturday (February 21), involved the removal of unclaimed, derelict vehicles, furniture and other bulky items that...

Following the tragic killing of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock in Denham Town, Kingston, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced measures to enhance the safety and security of citizens. The actions include clean-up activities, reinstalling streetlights and cutting overhanging branches. Speaking during a visit to the Edward Seaga Infant School on Monday (February 23), where Jayce...

Residents of St. Mary can expect continued dialogue with the parish’s Municipal Corporation through its monthly town hall meetings. Mayor of Port Maria and Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson, told JIS News that a commitment was made to give a “listening ear” to the community at least once per month. Councillor Wilson stated that through these undertakings, “We will...