The new Port Maria Fire Station, built at a cost of $258 million, was officially opened and handed over on Friday (Jan.13), bringing improved fire and emergencies services to more...

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation is spearheading several disaster-preparedness activities for schools and businesses across the parish in observance of Earthquake Awareness Week and for the entire month of January. The...

The Junior Council of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC JC) is appealing to persons to make donations to its clothing drive. The drive, which ends on January...

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has earmarked $17 million to commence rehabilitation of the Savanna-la-Mar Market, in Westmoreland. The funds will be used to undertake repairs in...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is spearheading a series of activities for Earthquake Awareness Week 2023 from January 8-14.  Under the theme: ‘Drop, Cover, Hold…Earthquake Readiness...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right) presents a cooked meal to one of several persons living on the streets of the Corporate Area, who were catered to during...

The Government is putting legislative measures in place to clampdown on improper waste disposal across the country. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his 2023 New Year’s Day...

Employees of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, as well as other stakeholders have benefited from training in disaster risk management and preparedness. Speaking with JIS News, Disaster and Emergency Management Coordinator...