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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

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Event Fees to Be Waived for Three Catholic Schools in St. James

By: Garwin Davis, January 28, 2025

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By: Shanna K. Salmon, 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
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing a meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston on January 14.

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Traffic Changes Implemented in Downtown Kingston for Christmas 2024 to Continue

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, says the traffic changes that were implemented in downtown Kingston during the Christmas season will remain in effect. He said that the police have...

By: Chris Patterson, January 16, 2025

Head and Research Fellow at the Earthquake Unit, Kevin Tankoo, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on January 15.

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Several Earthquakes Recorded in 2024

Reports from the Earthquake Unit (EQU) have indicated that 2024 was a year of significant seismic activity. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on Wednesday (January 15)...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, January 16, 2025

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.

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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

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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

Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.

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Repairs Completed at 87 Schools Damaged During Hurricane Beryl

The National Education Trust (NET) is reporting that repairs have been completed at 87 schools which were severely damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Repairs are...

By: Judana Murphy, January 10, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston, on January 8.

1 year ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Government Provides More Than 14,000 Recovery Grants to Persons Affected by Hurricane Beryl

The Government has delivered more than 14,000 recovery grants to households that were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3 last year. This was disclosed by Prime...

By: Chris Patterson, January 9, 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.

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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

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (third right), and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, Delroy Williams (second left), serve lunches during the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day Feeding of the Homeless on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.

1 year ago Local Government

PHOTOS: KSAMC Feeding of the Homeless

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (third right), and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, Delroy Williams (second left), serve lunches during the Mayor’s annual...

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Several Earthquakes Recorded in 2024

KSAMC to Host Workshops for Event Organisers

KSAMC to Name Panel to Review Building Approval Process

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Government Provides More Than 14,000 Recovery Grants to Persons Affected by Hurricane Beryl

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