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Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents senior citizen, Gwendolyn Morgan with a care package during the annual Christmas treat for the Elderly at the Tivoli Gardens Community Centre on Thursday (December 19).

PHOTOS: Christmas Treat for the Elderly in Western Kingston

Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents senior citizen, Gwendolyn Morgan with a care package during the annual...

Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

JFB Urges Caution When Decorating Homes with Lights

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, December 20, 2024

Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Electricity Theft a Danger to Communities and Firefighters – JFB

By: Twila Wheelan, December 19, 2024

Local Government 1 year ago Persons Urged to Use Surge Protectors to Safeguard Homes and Businesses Against Power Spikes
By: Twila Wheelan, December 19, 2024
Local Government 1 year ago PHOTOS: KSAMC Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Local Government 1 year ago St. Mary Municipal Corporation Expects Busy Festive Season
By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, December 18, 2024

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Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Portmore Municipal Corporation Sponsors Christmas Treats

The Portmore Municipal Corporation will be sponsoring Christmas treats and other activities in communities across the municipality during the yuletide season. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, told JIS...

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, December 17, 2024

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency's head office in Kingston.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Encourages Electrical Safety Installations in Homes and Businesses for Christmas

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging homeowners and business operators to install power monitoring devices to ensure electrical safety during the Christmas holidays. This urging comes from JFB Deputy...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, December 16, 2024

Deputy Commissioner at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Sean Martin (right), listens as Superintendent, JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 10, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Motorists Must Yield to Emergency Vehicles – JFB

Motorists are being advised to yield to emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances and police cars responding to emergency situations. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, December 13, 2024

Flyer for the Portmore Christmas House Decorating Contest

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Entries for Portmore Christmas House Decorating Contest Close December 16

The Portmore Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), is hosting a Christmas house decorating contest for residents of the Municipality. The contest will see the...

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, December 13, 2024

Caption: Superintendent at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Citizens Urged to Be Careful When Handling Devices Powered by Lithium Batteries

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to prioritise safety, especially when handling devices powered by lithium batteries, during the festive season. Superintendent at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told...

By: Rocheda Bartley, December 13, 2024

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, shares fire-safety tips for Christmas, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 10.)

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Urges Caution with Christmas Lights to Prevent Holiday Hazards

As Jamaicans decorate for the festive Yuletide season, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging safe usage of Christmas lights. “The first thing I want to point out is that...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, December 11, 2024

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) District Officer (Fire Prevention), Sheryl Walters, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting held at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on December 3.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Improving Fire Safety and Preparedness in St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has been making steady progress in improving fire safety and preparedness in St. Elizabeth. District Officer (Fire Prevention), Sheryl Walters, said the JFB has been...

By: Okoye Henry, December 10, 2024

Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a plaque to Captain of the ‘Disney Treasure’, Marco Nogara, during a Plaque Exchange Ceremony to mark the vessel’s maiden voyage to Jamaica on December 5. The vessel docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny on Thursday, December 5. With them is the ship’s mascot, ‘Minnie’.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentTourismTransportYouth

Disney Cruise Line Launches ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica

Disney Cruise Line has launched the ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica, in a bid to make a significant commitment to community engagement locally. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Junior...

By: Okoye Henry, December 10, 2024