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Incorporated Master Builders Association (IMAJ) President, Richard Mullings, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

IMAJ Endorses ODPEM’s Hurricane Strap Campaign

By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 13, 2026

The Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) has formally endorsed the ‘Strap Up Jamaica’ hurricane strap campaign, spearheaded by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Under...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), shares the lens with Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Group, Frank James (right), and President of the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA), Keith Wellington, during the handover of a symbolic sponsorship cheque at the official launch of the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Arena in Kingston, on Wednesday (March 11).

ISSA/Gracekennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships to Honour Recovery and Renewal

By: Donique Weston, March 12, 2026

City Engineer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Xavier Chevannes, details the proper installation of hurricane straps during a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.

Homeowners, Builders Urged to Use Hurricane Straps Correctly to Strengthen Roofs

By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 12, 2026

Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 3 months ago Modular Container Homes for Hurricane Victims Arriving In the Island
By: Garfield L. Angus, March 12, 2026
Local Government 3 months ago 11 Per Cent Increase in Operational Fire Hydrants Nationwide
By: Donique Weston, March 10, 2026
Tourism 3 months ago All Hotels Expected to Fully Reopen by December 2026
By: Vanessa James, March 10, 2026

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre, front), responds to questions during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on March 6. He is joined by Minister of State, Hon. Delroy Williams (left, front); Permanent Secretary, Marsha Henry-Martin (right, front) and other representatives from the Ministry.

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Streetlight Programme to Resume Following Hurricane Disruption

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has assured citizens that the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will soon resume the installation and repair of streetlights across the...

By: Donique Weston, March 9, 2026

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

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Mayor of Montego Bay Calls for Development of Disaster Response Manual

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is proposing the development of a disaster response manual to guide agencies and improve coordination during emergencies. The manual is intended to strengthen...

By: Reneek Brown, March 7, 2026

Senior Instructor at the HEART College of Construction Services, Shalimar Blair, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'

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HEART Urges Builders to Access Free Training for Stronger Resilience

Senior Instructor at the HEART College of Construction Services, Shalimar Blair, is urging builders and homeowners to take advantage of free construction training offered by the HEART/NSTA Trust, aimed at...

By: Sherika Williams, March 6, 2026

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of Chester Creek housing development in Westchester Drive in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 3).

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Jamaica Officially Enters Reconstruction Phase Post-Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the country has officially entered the reconstruction phase of the Hurricane Melissa disaster response. Dr. Holness noted that this...

By: Vanessa James, March 4, 2026

Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ) Vice President, Dr. Maurice Miles.

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Maryland-Based Organisation, Right Now for Jamaica, to Host Gala in Aid of Hurricane Melissa Recovery

United States (US)-based organisation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ), recently established in Maryland, will host its inaugural Fundraiser Gala Dinner and Concert on March 28. The event is billed as...

By: Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Gov’t Advancing Public Market Modernisation Plans

The Government is driving the modernisation of public markets as part of a broader initiative to upgrade aging infrastructure and stimulate local economic activity across the island. Minister of Local...

By: Serena Grant, March 2, 2026

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Community and Government Unite for St. Ann Infirmary Clean-Up

A united wave of community action and government collaboration culminated in a successful clean-up at the St Ann Infirmary on Saturday, February 28. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government...

By: Garwin Davis, March 2, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), makes a point during a tour of the new Trelawny Infirmary location in Falmouth on Thursday (February 26). Listening (from left) are: State Minister, Hon. Delroy Williams; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson; Chief Executive Officer of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, Andrew Harrison (partially hidden); and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager.

4 months ago Local Government

Phase One Of Trelawny Infirmary Reconstruction Nears Completion

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that phase one of the new facility being constructed to accommodate residents and staff of the Trelawny Infirmary...

By: Serena Grant, March 1, 2026

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IMAJ Endorses ODPEM’s Hurricane Strap Campaign

ISSA/Gracekennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships to Honour Recovery and Renewal

Homeowners, Builders Urged to Use Hurricane Straps Correctly to Strengthen Roofs

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Streetlight Programme to Resume Following Hurricane Disruption

Mayor of Montego Bay Calls for Development of Disaster Response Manual

HEART Urges Builders to Access Free Training for Stronger Resilience

Jamaica Officially Enters Reconstruction Phase Post-Melissa

Maryland-Based Organisation, Right Now for Jamaica, to Host Gala in Aid of Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Gov’t Advancing Public Market Modernisation Plans

Community and Government Unite for St. Ann Infirmary Clean-Up

Phase One Of Trelawny Infirmary Reconstruction Nears Completion

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