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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural staging of the Black River Fireworks Festival held in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday (Dec. 31).

“Black River Will Rise Again” – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given a strong message of hope, recovery and renewal to residents of Black River, declaring that the town will emerge stronger following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. “I [give you] my commitment that I will work tirelessly on your behalf....

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

JFB Appeals to Parents to Discourage Children from Making Calls

Clean-up operations under way in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Monday (December 29), following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

20,000 Truckloads of Debris Removed from Several Parishes

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), in discussion with Regional Operations Manager at SPM Waste Management Ltd., Sheldon Smith, about clean-up operations in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Monday (December 29), following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Clean-Up of Black River Progressing Steadily

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), President and Chief Executive Officer of EMD Sales International, Elda Devaré (fourth right), and volunteer, Natasha Forrest (second right), proudly display the Jamaican flag before the 40‑foot container of essential supplies bound for the island in support of Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Looking on are members of staff from the Embassy of Jamaica and EMD Sales at the company’s Baltimore warehouse in Maryland.

Ambassador Anderson Thanks Diaspora for US$170,000 Relief Effort Supporting Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (standing), prepares to serve residents of the city’s homeless shelters during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) annual Christmas Dinner, held on Thursday (December 25). The event, hosted at Water Lane in downtown Kingston, brought together beneficiaries from the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless and the Marie Atkins Night Shelter, offering fellowship, care and festive cheer.

3 months ago Local Government

KSAMC Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner for Residents of Homeless Shelters – Photos Only

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (standing), prepares to serve residents of the city’s homeless shelters during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) annual Christmas Dinner, held on Thursday (December 25). The event, hosted at Water Lane in downtown Kingston, brought together beneficiaries from the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless and the Marie Atkins Night Shelter,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during a handover ceremony for 10 new tipper trucks presented to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). The ceremony was held at the NSWMA’s headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (December 23).

3 months ago Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Thanks China for Support After Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering support to Jamaica and its people in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated sections of the island. “The Chinese Government has been very good to us,” Dr. Holness affirmed during a ceremony to hand over 10...

Caption: Patrons browse locally made products at one of the Local Economic Initiative (LEI) booths during the Social Development Commission (SDC) St. James Local Economic Development (LED) Social Services Fair, at Harmony Beach Park, on Saturday, December 20.

3 months ago Local Government

Scores of Residents in St. James Attend SDC Social Services Fair

Scores of residents turned out to participate in the Social Development Commission (SDC) St. James Local Economic Development (LED) Social Services Fair at Harmony Beach Park, on December 20. The one-day event, which targeted approximately 2,000 individuals, was held in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It served as a...

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Allocates $75m to Support Religious Organisations in Post-Hurricane Melissa Recovery

The Government has announced a $75-million allocation to the Social Development Commission (SDC) to support churches and faith‑based institutions in rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The announcement follows last month’s establishment of a Religious and Faith‑based Task Force, comprising members of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC), to identify the needs of religious organisations. “As I drove through the...

Cash Officer, World Food Programme (WFP), Lorenzo Nerantzis, addresses a recent meeting of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourLocal GovernmentSocial Security

Residents in Hurricane-Impacted Communities Receiving Cash Vouchers

Hundreds of residents in parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are receiving cash vouchers just in time for Christmas. The disbursement, which started on December 17, is being undertaken by the World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The cash vouchers are intended to replace some of the care and food packages being...

Regional Operations Manager at WPM Waste Management Ltd., Dramaine Jones.

3 months ago Local Government

Illegal Dumps Being Addressed in Westmoreland

Targeted waste removal strategies and the deployment of heavy equipment are being used to address illegal dumping and access constraints that emerged after the recent hurricane, WPM Waste Management Ltd. has highlighted. Speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar, Regional Operations Manager, Dramaine Jones, said the agency has been responding to unusually large amounts...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right); and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, celebrate the addition of 10 new tipper trucks to the NSWMA’s fleet. The trucks were handed over during a ceremony at the NSWMA’s headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (December 23).

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

NSWMA Receives 10 New Trucks Valued $200m to Boost National Hurricane Melissa Clean-Up Programme

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has received 10 new tipper trucks, valued approximately $200 million, to strengthen the National Clean-up Programme in parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The units were handed over to the agency by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a ceremony at the NSWMA’s headquarters, Half-Way-Tree Road, Kingston, on Tuesday (December 23)....