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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shares details of the inaugural World Fire Congress, during a recent interview with JIS News.

JFB Participates in Inaugural World Fire Congress

By: Shanna K. Salmon, June 19, 2024

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) was among several fire departments to participate in the inaugural World Fire Congress (WFC), held recently in Washington DC. The WFC was hosted by the...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), participates in a Riverside Chat during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 17. The session was moderated by media personality, Dahlia Harris.

Police Commissioner Urges Diaspora Support for Community Interventions

By: Rochelle Williams, June 18, 2024

Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, making his contribution to the resolution to name 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town, during Tuesday’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Council’s chambers in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Approves Resolution to Assign Names for 16 Roads in Goldsmith Villa

By: Chris Patterson, June 13, 2024

Community 1 year ago ISSA Trust Foundation Raises US$1 Million for Charity
By: Garwin Davis, June 12, 2024
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The 2022 LASCO Teacher of the Year and Founder/Organiser of the Boys’ Symposium, Jody Brown, shares the motivation behind his initiating the event with JIS News, during this year’s second staging at Rudolph Elder Park in St. Thomas on May 31. The event aims to empower boys attending primary schools in Portland and St. Thomas. This year’s attendees participated in several engagements, including troubleshooting equipment, cardboard recycling, art and craft, and jewellery making. An invitation was also extended to members of the wider public to interact with representatives of the various booths mounted by government and corporate entities.

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PHOTOS: JIS Participates in Second Staging of the Boys’ Symposium

Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being held islandwide to consult with citizens on the programme and identify roads in their communities requiring repairs.

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PHOTOS: SPARK Programme St. James East Central Community Consultation

Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon

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St. James Municipal Corporation Prepared for Hurricane Season – Mayor

As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has assured residents of St. James that the Municipality is well prepared to face any challenges...

By: Natalia Dixon, June 3, 2024

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme launch on Thursday (May 30) at the Corporation’s Chambers in Montego Bay.

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$7.5-Million Youth Climate Action Fund Launched in Mo’bay

The St. James Municipal Corporation has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme, a $7.5-million initiative aimed at promoting climate solutions in Montego Bay through youth engagement. This innovative programme...

By: Natalia Dixon, May 31, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin.

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PHOTOS: US Ambassador and USAID Rep Call on Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).

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Dennis Chung Appointed New ODPEM Board Chairman

Dennis Chung is the new Board Chairman for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially introduced Mr....

By: Okoye Henry, May 31, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, outlines how the Board of Supervision has impacted the lives of homeless persons, during his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28).

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Minister Commends Board of Supervision for Offering Hope and Support to the Vulnerable

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the Board of Supervision for remaining steadfast in its mission to offer hope and support to vulnerable citizens,...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, May 31, 2024

Director General of the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Charles Grant.

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Ministry of Agriculture to Host TWWH Conference

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be hosting the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) conference from June 3 to 7, at Hideaway at Royalton Blue...

By: Twila Wheelan, May 31, 2024

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PHOTOS: JIS Participates in Second Staging of the Boys’ Symposium

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St. James Municipal Corporation Prepared for Hurricane Season – Mayor

$7.5-Million Youth Climate Action Fund Launched in Mo’bay

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