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...

‘Fire Safety in a Digital Society’ is the theme for this year’s observance of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, from October 22 to 28. “The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) thought it necessary to use this period to zone in on fire safety implications that exist for a society that is exhibiting an increasing reliance on digital technologies,” said Acting...

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...

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...

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...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says confidence among Jamaicans about the transformation of downtown Kingston is growing. “There is transformation taking place and renovations in a lot of the streets downtown. If you look at Water Lane and other streets, a lot of property owners are investing in the renovation of their properties and they are putting them...

Plans are on track for the construction of the Negril fresh fruit and vegetable market, says Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson. Providing an update during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on October 11, Mr. Wilson said the first phase will see the development of a temporary facility to...