The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to welcome Jamaicans and visitors back to the beachfront at Harmony Beach Park, following its temporary closure. “We are grateful for the patience and understanding of the public during the period of closure,” said Mr. L. Robert Honeyghan, General Manager of the UDC. “Harmony Beach Park is a signature space in Montego Bay,...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises the public that Harmony Beach Park remains open to visitors; however, access to the beach and swimming areas continues to be temporarily restricted as we address ongoing water quality issues. We are aware that this restriction comes as the Easter holiday approaches, a time when many Jamaicans and visitors alike look forward to enjoying...

The National Works Agency is advising that the main road from Buff Bay to White Hall in Portland is now impassable. The road is blocked in the community of Craigmill, where the river is now in spate, resulting from heavy rains now affecting the parish. The Craigmill area is navigated with the assistance of a high Ford, as the bridge...

Commencing at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, a section of the Priory to Bamboo roadway in St. Ann will be closed to vehicular traffic. The closure, which will be in the Sleepy Hallow area, is to facilitate the replacement of a burnt-out culvert along that roadway. The road is scheduled to be reopened at 6:00 p.m. Manager of...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is pleased to announce the extension of its Amnesty Programme for an additional two months, allowing customers more time to benefit from significant debt relief and reconnection waivers. In assessing the number of queries submitted over the past three months, the NWC acknowledges and understands there are challenges faced by many customers. The new deadline...

A fire that occurred in the Departure Lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston earlier this evening has been extinguished. Firefighters from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the NMIA Fire Services responded to the incident. There have been no reports of injuries. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, President and Chief Executive Officer of the...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open the doors of its Kingston Revenue Service Centre (KRSC), 1-3 King Street Downtown this Saturday only, March 15, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). The Saturday operation at the location is primarily to support Income Tax filers making the necessary preparations, by hosting a Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP) session ahead of the March,...