World Town Planning Day 2023 will be celebrated in more than 30 countries, including Jamaica, on November 8 under the theme ‘Building Resilient Communities & Cities through Smart Solutions’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (October 25), Senior Manager, Spatial Planning Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Dwight Williams, said the day “is really...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is pleased with the support received for its inaugural electronic waste (e-waste) mini expo and collection drive, held on International E-Waste Day, October 14. “We are thrilled with the vast response. It’s clear that our community is passionate about addressing e-waste issues and taking steps to protect the environment,” Community Relations...

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...

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...

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...