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Information Officer, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Joyce Reynolds Robinson, provides an overview of the 'Strap Up Jamaica' campaign, which has been relaunched by ODPEM.

ODPEM Relaunches Hurricane Strap Campaign to Boost Disaster Resilience

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (podium), addresses the Banana Board’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme handover ceremony held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday, February 25.

Plantain and Banana Farmers Receive Assistance Under Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme

Councillor for the Oracabessa Division in St. Mary, Ramon Henry (left), chairs the Public Health and Sanitation Meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation on February 24. At right is Chief Executive Officer, Ethlyn Douglas.

Improved Garbage Collection In Oracabessa, St. Mary

National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) workers remove old bicycles from the Constant Spring Police Station during a clean-up activity at the facility in St. Andrew on Saturday (February 21).

Constant Spring Police Partners with NSWMA to Clean Up Station Grounds

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), offers comfort to Jayce Pinnock's siblings (front) and grandfather, Byron Pinnock (left), during a visit to the family home in Denham Town, Kingston, on Monday (February 23). At right is Jayce’s mother, Ladania Cunningham. Jayce was killed during an attack on his family on Saturday (February 21). His father and older brother were injured and are in hospital.

Minister Mckenzie Announces Clean-Up, Reinstalling Streetlights in Denham Town

Mayor of Port Maria and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman , Councillor Fitzroy Wilson.

2 months ago Local Government

St. Mary Municipal Corporation Continuing Monthly Town Halls This Year

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...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaks during a press briefing at the St. James Municipal Corporation on February 12. Listening is Municipal Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Naudia Crosskill.

2 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation to Lease Land for $3B SEZ Project in Catherine Hall

The St. James Municipal Corporation will be leasing land in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, to facilitate a $3‑billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project by Tailwind Corporation Jamaica. The investment, to be located at the boundary of Alice Eldemire Drive and the Catherine Hall Multipurpose Stadium, will provide 110,000 square feet of warehousing, office, and retail space, creating more than 750...

Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson.

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Improved Compliance Brings Order to Port Maria

The town of Port Maria in St. Mary is now cleaner and more orderly, thanks to improved compliance by motorists and vendors with the directives of the authorities. This was revealed by Mayor, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson, who told JIS News that the efforts of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Transport Authority (TA), and the St. Mary Municipal Corporation are...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaks during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on February 12. Listening is the St James Municipal Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Naudia Crosskill,

2 months ago Local Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Waives 50 Per Cent of Craft Vendors Debt

The St. James Municipal Corporation has committed to waiving 50 per cent of the $9.3 million in outstanding debt owed by craft vendors in Montego Bay, to help them recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The waiver, covering rent arrears for October and November, amounts to approximately $4.5 million, benefiting 410 craft traders in Montego Bay. The decision, which...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 months ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

Just Over 2,700 Households Benefiting Under Phase One of National Energy Poverty Reduction Programme

Just over 2,700 households are being reached under phase one of the National Energy Poverty Reduction programme, says Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Under the programme, the Government has allocated $1 billion to mobilise support for post- Hurricane Melissa electrification. Addressing a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Vaz said that works being undertaken...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a media briefing held at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Technical Office at the Freeport Business Centre in St. James on February 7.

2 months ago Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Health Ministry Reviewing Structural Integrity of 105 Health Centres Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to assess the structural integrity of 105 health centres, damaged in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Ministry has engaged four to five engineering firms to examine the facilities that were in the hurricane's primary impact zone. The assessment, he said, will determine whether...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front right) along with President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Christopher Zacca (front left), display a symbolic cheque for $152 million, at the 28th staging of the Sagicor Sigma Run in Kington on Sunday (February 15). Also present is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (third right, background) and other dignitaries.

2 months ago CommunityEducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Sigma Run Raises $152 Million for Western Schools

A total of $152 million was raised on Sunday (February 15) at the 2026 Sagicor SIGMA Run, in support of rebuilding efforts of five schools in western Jamaica, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The schools are Salt Marsh Primary and Infant School, Mayfield Primary and Infant School, Hopewell High School, Green Pond High School and Little London High...