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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says more than 700 firefighters have received specialised training in relation to electric vehicle (EV) fires.

Firefighters Trained to Deal with EV Fires

By: Rocheda Bartley, April 24, 2024

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is intensifying efforts to ensure the safety and preparedness of firefighters in responding to fires involving electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries. Commissioner Stewart Beckford...

Staff members from the Jamaica Fire Brigade – Area 2, the Forestry Department, and Sandals Resorts International participate in Sandals Foundation’s Earth Day activity (tree planting) at the Dunn’s River Watershed at Bogue Estate in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on April 22.

Trees Planted at Dunns River Watershed on Earth Day

By: Serena Grant, April 23, 2024

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Mobay Mayor Meets with Workshop Operators to Address Illegal Dumping

By: Natalia Dixon, April 17, 2024

Local Government 2 years ago PHOTOS: St. Jago High School Receives $300,000 from St. Catherine Municipal Corporation
Local Government 2 years ago St James Municipal Corporation Takes Action Against Illegal Dumping
By: Okoye Henry, April 15, 2024
Local Government 2 years ago Minister Mckenzie Highlights Importance of Local Governance
By: Natalia Dixon, April 15, 2024

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre), tours the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas on Thursday (April 11). He is accompanied by representatives of Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), and other stakeholders.

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Morant Bay Urban Centre Over 50 Per Cent Complete

The $6-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas is more than 50 per cent complete, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “From what I have been told...

By: Judana Murphy, April 15, 2024

Corporal assigned to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Fire Safety Prevention and Investigation Branch in St. Elizabeth, Dwight Campbell, interacts with staff of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and St. Elizabeth Infirmary during fire/safety monitor training recently.

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Safety Monitor Training Conducted for St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Staff

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Fire Safety Prevention and Investigation Branch in St. Elizabeth recently collaborated with the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to conduct safety monitor training for staff. The...

By: Okoye Henry, April 11, 2024

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Persons Urged to Take Precautions against Smoke from Riverton Fire

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, is urging the public to take the necessary precautions against smoke inhalation, due to the fire at the Riverton Disposal Site. “Due to the...

By: Britney Stevens, April 11, 2024

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing Wednesday’s (April 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Gov’t Prepared to Respond to Drought – Senator Samuda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is prepared to respond to the drought conditions impacting sections...

By: Chris Patterson, April 11, 2024

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Fire at Riverton Disposal Site – Update

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to inform the public that the fire at the Riverton Disposal Facility has been extinguished. However, there remains a level of smoke...

By: National Solid Waste Management Authority, April 10, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

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PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges...

By: Latonya Linton, April 10, 2024

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left) consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams during Tuesday’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.

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Kingston Mayor Pledges Bipartisan Approach to Decision-Making

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, says a bipartisan approach to decision-making will be taken to arrive at a consensus that will best serve the citizens of Kingston and St....

By: Chris Patterson, April 10, 2024

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (April 9) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.

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$34-Million Road Patching Programme to Be Undertaken by KSAMC

A $34-million road-patching programme is slated to get under way in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew. Making the announcement at today’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St....

By: Chris Patterson, April 9, 2024

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Morant Bay Urban Centre Over 50 Per Cent Complete

Safety Monitor Training Conducted for St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Staff

Persons Urged to Take Precautions against Smoke from Riverton Fire

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Fire at Riverton Disposal Site – Update

PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

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