The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to inform the public that the fire at the Riverton Disposal Facility has been extinguished. However, there remains a level of smoke nuisance in the surrounding areas. Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon says cooling down operations are still underway. "This is usually the case with smoke, it takes a while...

The Public is being reminded that in order to minimise traffic congestions, the following changes and road closures will be in place effective Tuesday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23, to facilitate the smooth staging of the Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA) Boys’ and Girls’ Championship at the National Stadium. BEFORE THE EVENT -Effective Tuesday, March 19, 2024 to Thursday, March...

The Police are advising of the following traffic changes in preparation and hosting of the annual Fireworks on the Waterfront, Downtown, Kingston which will be hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) on Sunday, December 31. At midday on Sunday, December 31, the following intersections including Port Royal Street will be closed: • Church Street • King Street • Orange...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that Jamaica will again host the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Forum for Caribbean Ministers of Sport. Minister Grange says that several Ministers have already confirmed their attendance to the Forum — to be held from January 16-17, 2024 — and at which the WADA President, Witold Bańka...

“This extension grants the public an additional three months of toll-free travel on this new segment of the highway.” -Prime Minister Holness. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an extension of the toll-free period for the May Pen to Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway, now through March 31, 2024. This extension grants the public an additional three...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is anticipating a strong crowd turnout at Fireworks Festival 2023 in all three locations of Kingston Waterfront, Ocho Rios Bay Beach and Harmony Beach Park on December 31 from 12noon to 12 midnight. The free family-friendly event will feature Kiddies Village, Vending Village and a new Wellness Zone. Patrons are encouraged to visit www.udcja.com for...

The Police are advising of the following traffic changes in preparation and hosting of the annual Fireworks on the Waterfront, Downtown, Kingston which will be hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) on Sunday, December 31. At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, the following intersections including Port Royal Street will be closed: • Church Street • King Street •...