The Portland police is encouraging livestock farmers to make timely reports of thefts of their animals. Superintendent in charge of the parish, Lloyd Darby, said that too many farmers are...

The Westmoreland Infirmary has received a donation of toiletries and other items from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller. Among the items donated were sheets, sanitisers, detergent, soaps,...

As families ready themselves to feast this Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging them to exercise fire safety in the kitchen as they prepare meals. “We know a...

WPM Waste Management Limited has ramped up its garbage collection in the western parishes to deal with the increased volume generated during the Christmas season. The western regional arm of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), hands a meal to an elderly resident during Wednesday’s (December 20) annual West Kingston Senior Citizens’ Treat held at...

As Jamaicans continue to decorate their homes for Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to take precautions to prevent fires. In a recent interview with JIS News,...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is working to strengthen the country’s disaster resilience by training more stakeholders to ensure compliance with updated building codes. Building codes are standards and...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with (from left) Minority Leader in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Deputy...