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Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

Dial 112 to Contact JFB During Major Disaster If Cell Signal is Lost

Citizens are being advised that the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) may still be contacted during a major disaster, even if cell phone signals have been disrupted. This was revealed by Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, during a...
Operations Staff Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters, Major Rodane Leung, outlines several procedures to be utilised by the JDF in the event that the country experiences a major earthquake, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Operations Staff Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters, Major Rodane Leung, outlines several procedures to be utilised by the JDF in the event that the country experiences a major earthquake, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JDF Ready and Equipped to Deploy Assets in Response to Major Earthquake
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaks at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew on April 19.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaks at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew on April 19.

Public Education Programme on Proper Waste Management and Disposal
Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, outlines the role of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in responding to a major earthquake, should it occur, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (April 18).
Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, outlines the role of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in responding to a major earthquake, should it occur, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (April 18).

JFB Prepared to Respond to Major Earthquake
Matron at the Spanish Town Infirmary, Moesha Jones (left), lead staff at the institution in preparing bun and cheese for the residents on April 12.
Matron at the Spanish Town Infirmary, Moesha Jones (left), lead staff at the institution in preparing bun and cheese for the residents on April 12.

Residents of St. Catherine Infirmary Receive Special Treat

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston, on April 11.
Local Government

Expansion of Kingston’s Infrastructure Critical – Mayor

Expansion of the Municipality’s infrastructure is critical for the continued growth and development of the area, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. These include drain and sewerage networks, markets, cemeteries, among others. Addressing today’s (April 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in downtown Kingston, Senator Williams explained that the present capacity of the...
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore
Local Government

Westmoreland Animal Pound to Reopen Shortly

The animal pound in Westmoreland will be repaired and reopened shortly to address the ongoing issue of stray animals on the streets, which have caused road crashes. An animal pound is a place where stray livestock are impounded. At the facility, animals are usually kept in a dedicated enclosure, until claimed by their owners or sold to cover the costs...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), presents Board of Supervision Awards and Recognition Top Achiever in the 2022 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Tejaun Hall, with a financial grant and a plaque. The presentation was made during the Board’s awards ceremony, on Wednesday (March 29), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Local Government

Board of Supervision Awards 48 High-Performing Students

A total of 48 students have been awarded by the Board of Supervision for high academic performance in the 2022 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. They were recognised during an awards ceremony at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 29). The event was attended by...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), Romeo Daley.
Local Government

Hanover Municipal Corporation Reports Spike in Amusement Events Permit Applications

The Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) is welcoming a spike in the number of applications for entertainment and vending permits over recent months. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Romeo Daley, told JIS News that the uptick in application numbers is being viewed as an indicator of the return to normal social and economic activities in the parish since the...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Local Government

Charge Electronic Devices on Hard Surfaces – JFB

Jamaicans are being encouraged to put electronic devices on a hard surface when charging, away from combustible materials, to prevent unintended fires. The advice was given by Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, in a recent interview with JIS News. “If you have to charge your cellphone, your tablets or any one of these devices, put it...
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Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (left), listens as Secretary-General, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), Gino Van Begin, addresses a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Monday (March 20), where details of the planned joint implementation of an urban infrastructure insurance scheme pilot project for the capital city were outlined. The meeting was held at the KSAMC’s Chambers on Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Kingston to Benefit from Climate Change Resilience Pilot Project

Kingston’s resilience to climate change is expected to be significantly bolstered with the planned implementation of an urban infrastructure insurance scheme pilot project. The engagement will be undertaken by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in partnership with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). The project will see ICLEI engaging with insurance providers on options available...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.
Budget 2023/2024CommunityFinance & Public ServiceLocal GovernmentParliamentPrime MinisterTransport

2000 Community Roads to be Improved Under $40 Billion Spark Programme

Some 2000 community roads will be rehabilitated over the next three years, through a $40 billion allocation under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme. “We have made excellent progress in dealing with our highways and main thoroughfares and it is now time to address our secondary roads and our local roads,” said Prime Minister,...
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