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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shared details about the Brigade's Emergency Response and Fire Prevention Data for 2024, during a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency's office in Kingston.

16 Per Cent Decline in Commercial Building Fires

By: Shanna K. Salmon, January 28, 2025

A noticeable decrease in commercial building fires has highlighted the success of intensified fire-safety and prevention initiatives undertaken by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) throughout 2024. Speaking at a recent...

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, addressing a recent Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

15.6 Per Cent Decline in Fire-Related Deaths

By: Shanna K. Salmon, January 28, 2025

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green

Youth and Female Empowerment in Agriculture Underscored

By: Rochelle Williams, January 24, 2025

Local Government 1 year ago More Youth Groups in St. James Encouraged to Undertake Climate-Resilient Projects
By: Serena Grant, January 23, 2025
Local Government 1 year ago Traffic Changes Implemented in Downtown Kingston for Christmas 2024 to Continue
By: Chris Patterson, January 16, 2025
Local Government 1 year ago Several Earthquakes Recorded in 2024
By: Shanna K. Salmon, January 16, 2025

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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing Tuesday’s (January 14) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC to Host Workshops for Event Organisers

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be hosting a series of workshops and meetings for event promoters, production teams and venue operators to establish and set clear...

By: Chris Patterson, January 15, 2025

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, reviews his notes during today’s (January 14) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC to Name Panel to Review Building Approval Process

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be naming a three-member panel to conduct an administrative review of its building approval process. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby,...

By: Chris Patterson, January 15, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a pipeline commissioning ceremony in Port Royal on Tuesday (January 7).

1 year ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Additional Development Plans for Port Royal

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced additional development plans aimed at transforming Port Royal into a vibrant economic hub, that will boost tourism and enhance local infrastructure....

By: Andrew Laidley, January 11, 2025

Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopment

NSWMA Chairman Proposes Night-Time Garbage Collection

Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington, is proposing night-time collection as part of measures to improve efficiency and avoid traffic congestion. “Maybe we are competing...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 7, 2025

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Authority’s special operations meeting on Monday (January 6) at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

NSWMA Resets for 2025

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reviewing its operations over the last year and developing strategies to improve service delivery, at a special meeting now under way at...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 7, 2025

Ten young artists contributed to the child rights mural on Water Lane, downtown Kingston, painted in recognition of World Children’s Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The art enthusiasts transformed their understanding of child rights into vibrant works of art and highlighted the right to religion, rest and play as well as culture, arts and language among others. The completed mural was a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and Kingston Creative.

1 year ago CultureDevelopmentYouth

Child Rights Come Alive Through Art

Talented young artists from across four parishes showcased their creative talents, bringing the rights of the child to life through an inspiring mural located on the iconic Water Lane, downtown...

By: UNICEF Jamaica, December 27, 2024

Coconut farmers in St. Mary pause for a photo opportunity after receiving fertilisers, spray packs and seedlings from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) on December 19.

1 year ago AgricultureDevelopment

CIB Brightens Christmas for Coconut Farmers in St. Mary and St. Thomas

Coconut farmers in St. Mary and St. Thomas have received supplies from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) to assist in their ongoing recovery from losses sustained during Hurricane Beryl’s passage...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, December 25, 2024

Acting Community Relations Manager at the National Water Commission's Northeast division, Ann Bolt (right), and other members of the team are all smiles at the Hill View Aged for the Home in Port Maria, St. Mary, where they donated toiletries and other necessities as well as $50,000 on December 23.

1 year ago Development

PHOTOS: ‘We Care’ Charity Initiative Brings Christmas Cheer to Hill View Home for the Aged in St. Mary

Acting Community Relations Manager at the National Water Commission's Northeast division, Ann Bolt (right), and other members of the team are all smiles at the Hill View Aged for the...

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