The number of bush fires recorded in Jamaica has more than tripled for the month of February, when compared to the corresponding period last year. Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a 43 per cent reduction in the number of fire-related deaths. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that 24 persons perished in...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Hagley...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) conducted thousands of routine building inspections during the 2022 calendar year, to ensure conformity with fire prevention regulations. A total of 7,795 buildings were examined...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has reported an increase in the number of emergency calls responded to in 2022, when compared to the previous year. “Our overall responses totalled 16,696…...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, says several activities have been undertaken to safeguard firefighters and adequately equip them to execute their duties. He told JIS News that 130...

Municipal Corporations are being provided with trucks to assist with the distribution of water to communities most impacted by drought conditions, informs Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon....

The Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) is reporting success in its efforts to collect revenue before the end of the financial year on March 31. Chief Executive Officer, Winston Palmer, reported...