The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says it is taking its preparations for Tropical Depression Tomas "very seriously," despite the fact that the system has been weakening....

State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Local Government Reform, Hon. Robert Montague is reminding persons who find it necessary to use shelters during storms...

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Depression Tomas reorganizes itself. This means that tropical storm conditions now pose a possible threat to the island within...

A Hurricane Watch remains in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Depression Tomas is expected to re-strengthen today and tomorrow and then move close to the island. This means that hurricane...

With Christmas fast approaching, members from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) journeyed to the Mount Olivet Boys' Home in Walderston, Manchester, to bring cheer to the boys, through a work...

Woman District Constable (DC), Mazilyn Miller Prince, of the Portmore Police Station in St. Catherine was on Tuesday (October 26) named District Constable of the Year. The DC, who topped...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has said that the Jamaica Rent A-Car industry forms an integral part of the island's tourism product. "To...

With 150 families being displaced from their homes in Chigwell, Pearces Village and Forrest in Eastern Hanover, since the heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Nicole, flood waters in Chigwell...

Minister of State for Local Government, Hon Robert Montague, on (October 25) presented the Jamaica Fire Brigade with $5 million towards enhancing the working environment of its staff. In addition,...

Resident of Bull Savannah in St. Elizabeth, Mrs. Simonette Rochester, was showered with praise by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding,...

The Portland Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade is observing Fire Safety Awareness Week from October 24 to October 30 under the theme: 'Partnering with communities for fire safety'. Activities...