Ninety-two earthquakes were recorded in Jamaica in 2017. Scientific Officer at the Earthquake Unit at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Karleen Black, made the disclosure at the Earthquake...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is observing Earthquake Awareness Week from January 7-13 under the theme ‘Preparing for the quake helps reduce damage after the shake’....

Homeowners and operators of food establishments are being urged to exercise fire safety in the kitchen as they prepare meals during the festive period. The urging came from Acting Assistant...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is calling on promoters and event planners to obtain a fire-safety permit to confirm the safety of venues being used to host events this holiday...

Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging householders to take steps to prevent fires, by having their electrical wiring checked. “Please ensure that if...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is to enter into negotiations with the National Land Agency (NLA) for the sale of the Constant Spring Market to facilitate the...

The National Works Agency is advising motorists that a section of the North-coast Highway, near Hague, Trelawny has been closed with immediate effect. The closure resulted from serious failure in...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be meeting with the police and other stakeholders on Wednesday (December 13) to finalise plans for shopping in downtown Kingston over...