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Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, outlines lightning safety tips at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, outlines lightning safety tips at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

ODPEM Provides Lightning Safety Tips

With lightning strikes happening more frequently, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says there are several safety tips that citizens should practise, whether they are indoors or outdoors. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Deputy Director...
Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford.
Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford.

Mandeville Traffic Management System 95 Per Cent Complete
Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), presents the inaugural Civic Pride Award to Courtney “Dappa” Yetman for contribution to the preservation of civic pride in this parish. The presentation was made at the National Heroes Day Civic and Awards ceremony held in Water Square on October 16.
Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), presents the inaugural Civic Pride Award to Courtney “Dappa” Yetman for contribution to the preservation of civic pride in this parish. The presentation was made at the National Heroes Day Civic and Awards ceremony held in Water Square on October 16.

Falmouth Mayor Promoting Civic Pride
Senior Manager, Spatial Planning Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Dwight Williams, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (October 25).
Senior Manager, Spatial Planning Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Dwight Williams, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (October 25).

Jamaica Celebrates World Town Planning Day on Nov. 8
Some of the electronic waste (e-waste) items that were dropped off by persons at the recent National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) e-waste expo.
Some of the electronic waste (e-waste) items that were dropped off by persons at the recent National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) e-waste expo.

NSWMA Pleased with Support for E-Waste Expo

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), speaks with members of staff of the Central Sorting Office (CSO) in Kingston on Monday (October 23), after a fire at the facility led to suspension of operations for the day. At right is Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen.
Local Government

Nothing of Value Destroyed in Fire at CSO

Nothing of value was destroyed in a fire occurring at the Central Sorting Office (CSO) on South Camp Road in Kingston, on Monday (October 23). Operations at the facility were suspended for the day and members of staff and other persons occupying the building were evacuated. Several individuals were taken to hospital for complications related to smoke inhalation. Deputy Postmaster...
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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses gthe Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) heritage lecture on the history of St. James at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19.
CultureLocal Government

Importance of Preserving St. James’ History Underscored

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has underscored the importance of preserving the rich heritage and historical legacy of St. James. He emphasised this while speaking during a Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) heritage lecture on the parish, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19. Councillor Vernon noted that the importance of understanding one’s history...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during the recent launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.
Local Government

Gov’t Committed to Providing Resources for JFB – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is adequately equipped to perform its duties. Speaking during the recent launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew, Minister McKenzie said the Government will “never shy away” from...
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The 10 residents of Hanover who were honoured by the Municipal Corporation for dedicated service to the parish, display their appreciation plaques which were presented during an awards ceremony held at the Sir Alexander Bustamante Square in Lucea on Monday (October 16).
Local Government

Hanover Honours 10 Stalwarts for Dedicated Service

Ten of Hanover’s distinguished citizens have been honoured for more than 200 years of service to their parish and country. At a ‘Salute to Heroes’ awards ceremony, held at the Sir Alexander Bustamante Square in Lucea on Monday (October 16), the six women and four men, who have each served for periods ranging from more than 20 to nearly 40...
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President of the Watermount Community Development Committee (CDC) Benevolent Society in St. Catherine, Carlos McLeod (right), engages with six of the nine ‘community heroes’ who were recently honoured by the CDC, during a ceremony at the Pedro Church of Christ in the parish.
Local GovernmentYouth

Watermount Honours Community Heroes

Nine outstanding residents of Watermount in St. Catherine have been hailed as community heroes for their decades of voluntary service to the area’s development. The individuals, who were honoured by the Watermount Community Development Committee (CDC) Benevolent Society during a recent function at the Pedro Church of Christ in the parish, are Elaine Hyman, McClooney W. Blair, Leroy Campbell, Fitzroy...
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Youth athletes participate in the first leg of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s annual Cross Island Run, which was launched in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (October 18).
Local GovernmentYouth

Local Government Ministry Launches Cross Island Run

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development launched its annual Cross Island Run in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (October 18). The Run, coordinated by the Social Development Commission (SDC), is a precursor to the celebration of Local Government Month, observed annually during November by the Ministry and its affiliated agencies and departments. During a ceremony at the...
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