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A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) in St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Truckers Adopting Proper Load-Transport Practices

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, April 16, 2026

Truck drivers travelling along the main thoroughfare in St. Thomas, particularly on the Morant Bay to Kingston route, are demonstrating improved compliance with proper load transport practices, thereby reducing risks...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Monthly Sitting of Council on Tuesday (April 14) at the Corporation's downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Commences Enforcement Activities Under Signage Regularisation Programme

By: Rochelle Williams, April 16, 2026

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

By: Latonya Linton, April 16, 2026

Hurricane Relief & Recovery 2 months ago House Begins Debate on NaRRA Bill
By: Chris Patterson, April 15, 2026
Local Government 2 months ago Hanover Students to Benefit from Youth Entrepreneur Programme
By: Shanna K. Salmon, April 15, 2026
Hurricane Relief & Recovery 2 months ago Key Stakeholders Review Maritime Sector’s Response to Hurricane Melissa at Workshop
By: Donique Weston, April 15, 2026

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Chairman of Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on Wednesday, April 8. Joining her are Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (left), and Principal of Cambridge High School, Harry Hanson.

2 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryInvestment

Principal of Cambridge High Expresses Gratitude

Principal of Cambridge High School in St. James, Harry Hanson, is expressing gratitude after the institution was selected as a beneficiary of the 2026 Jill Stewart MoBay City Run. The...

By: Reneek Brown, April 14, 2026

Chairman and Founder of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on April 8.

2 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryInvestment

Virtual Component Introduced to Jill Stewart Mobay City Run This Year

Chairman and Founder of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, says the introduction of a virtual component for this year’s staging will allow participants from across the globe...

By: Serena Grant, April 13, 2026

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon

2 months ago Local Government

St. James Municipal Corporation to Intensify Enforcement Drive

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the St. James Municipal Corporation will be intensifying its enforcement drive across the city in the coming weeks. This move follows approximately...

By: RENEEK BROWN, April 12, 2026

Acting Superintendent for the Jamaica Fire Brigade's (JFB) Portland Division, Wade McDermott.

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Motorists Urged to Park 10 Feet Clear of Fire Hydrants

Motorists are reminded to park at least 10 feet away from fire hydrants to ensure firefighters can carry out their critical duties without obstruction. Speaking during the last meeting of...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, April 9, 2026

2 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Five High Schools to Benefit from Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

Five secondary schools in western Jamaica that suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa will receive $1 million each from the 2026 Jill Stewart MoBay City Run. The 10th staging of...

By: Okoye Henry, April 9, 2026

Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith (right), looks at a finished bouquet, while Parish Manager for SDC Portmore, Ishiwawa Hope (centre), speaks to the designer and one of the workshop instructors, Lataliah McFarlane (left), during the agency’s second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Skills Symposium (YESS!) in St. Catherine,

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC to Implement Programmes to Strengthen Local Economy in 2026/27

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will continue to implement programmes and initiatives, aimed at strengthening the local economy for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Executive Director of the SDC, Omar Frith,...

By: Latonya Linton, April 8, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), hands over a new guitar to musician and regular visitor to the St. Ann Drop-in Centre, Allmond Belnavis (left), during a visit to the facility in Ocho Rios, on Tuesday (April 7). Looking on are St. Ann's Bay Mayor, Michael Belnavis and Secretary of the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis.

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Drop-In Centre Visitor Receives Guitar from Minister

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made good on a promise he made to a regular visitor to the St. Ann Drop-in Centre in Ocho Rios,...

By: Okoye Henry, April 8, 2026

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry's Guidance and Counselling Unit, Kennecy Haynes-Davidson, and Mulgrave Primary School Principal, Ryan Stone.

2 months ago EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryTourism

20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

Schools hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa on October 28 will receive additional support through the distribution of 20 generators, provided by the National Education Trust (NET) in partnership with Jamaica...

By: Vanessa James, April 8, 2026

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KSAMC Commences Enforcement Activities Under Signage Regularisation Programme

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

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Principal of Cambridge High Expresses Gratitude

Virtual Component Introduced to Jill Stewart Mobay City Run This Year

St. James Municipal Corporation to Intensify Enforcement Drive

Motorists Urged to Park 10 Feet Clear of Fire Hydrants

Five High Schools to Benefit from Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

SDC to Implement Programmes to Strengthen Local Economy in 2026/27

Drop-In Centre Visitor Receives Guitar from Minister

20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

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