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Inspector of Poor for St. James, Pauline Lecky, addresses the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) meeting at the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (October 23). Looking on is Public Assistance Division (PAD) Administrator at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Andrae Earle.

St. James Authorities Begin Evacuation of Homeless Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

By: Okoye Henry, October 24, 2025

Authorities in St. James have initiated the evacuation of approximately 200 homeless individuals from Montego Bay and surrounding communities to emergency shelters, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa’s projected impact...

Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness in Portland, Denise Lewis.

All Shelters Ready as Portland Braces for Melissa

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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Wednesday's (October 22) special press briefing on preparations for tropical storm Melissa, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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NWA Assessing Vulnerable Communities

The National Works Agency (NWA) has been assessing several vulnerable areas across the island in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa. Addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the...

By: Judana Murphy, October 23, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Gov’t Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Melissa – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has assured that the Government is fully prepared to address any challenges that arise due to the impending passage of...

By: Donique Weston, October 22, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams (third left), speaks to runners before they set off on the first leg of the annual Cross-Island Run, being held under the theme ‘Local Government: The Work Continues’, on October 21 in Mandeville. Others (from left) are Executive Director of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith, and Mayor of Mandeville, His Worship Councillor Donovan Mitchell.

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State Minister Highlights Importance of Work of Local Government

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, says the impact of local government touches all aspects of the lives of Jamaicans. “You...

By: Barbara Ellington, October 22, 2025

The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.

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Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth

Ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart, who heroically saved a life, was among three citizens honoured for their outstanding contributions to community and nation-building during the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at...

By: Okoye Henry, October 21, 2025

75. Heavy rain and strong winds expected as tropical storm approaches.

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Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Jamaica – Press Release #1

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) has reported a potential tropical cyclone to form in the...

By: Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, October 21, 2025

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).

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Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the...

By: Serena Grant, October 20, 2025

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.

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Montego Bay Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Renew Covenant with Heritage

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says Jamaicans must not only celebrate their proud and bold heritage, but renew their covenant with it to preserve and strengthen the legacy...

By: Okoye Henry, October 19, 2025

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses students and Senior Teacher at St. Richard's Primary School in St. Andrew, Imogene Cummings (second right), while holding an electronic device during an E-Waste Exposition and Collection Drive at the institution on Tuesday (October 14). The event was held to commemorate International E-Waste Day 2025, under the global theme, ‘Recycle Your E-Waste – It’s Critical’. The expo showcased educational displays, interactive activities, and live demonstrations, all designed to underscore the critical importance of responsible e-waste management and recycling.

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NSWMA Urges Public Vigilance in E-Waste Disposal Practices

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging the public to be more mindful of how they dispose of electronic waste (e-waste). He was...

By: Vanessa James, October 17, 2025

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