NSWMA RECEIVES MORE FUNDS TO CLEAR HURRICANE MELISSA DEBRIS
January 13, 2026
KINGSTON, (JIS): The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has received $1 billion from the Government to begin clearing the approximately 500,000 truckloads of debris that resulted from the passage…
RUDOLPH ELDER PARK IN MORANT BAY TO UNDERGO REDEVELOPMENT
January 9, 2026
MORANT BAY, January 8 (JIS): Plans are under way for the comprehensive redevelopment of Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay to enhance recreation, preserve history and spur economic activity in…
NSWMA Receives 10 New Trucks Valued $200m to Boost National Hurricane Melissa Clean-Up Programme
December 29, 2025
JIS: The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has received 10 new tipper trucks, valued approximately $200 million, to strengthen the National Clean-up Programme in parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa.…
MAYOR REMINDS VENDORS OF DUTY TO KEEP KINGSTON’S ROADS AND PARKS ACCESSIBLE THIS CHRISTMAS
December 19, 2025
JIS: Vendors across the Corporate Area, particularly in downtown Kingston, are being reminded of their responsibility to operate in ways that safeguard the public’s right to safe and accessible roads,…
JAMAICA FIRE BRIGADE URGES SAFE USE OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
December 12, 2025
KINGSTON, December 11 (JIS): The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding citizens to exercise caution when installing and using Christmas lights, in order to reduce the risk of fires during…