Drop-In Centre opens in St. Ann – First state-run facility in Jamaica
May 15, 2018
A government-owned facility that will provide care, meals and bathe for homeless people has been opened in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. The day-to-day operation of the $14 million dollar St.…
Labour Day & Workers Week 2018 launched
May 2, 2018
The construction of ramps in schools to provide greater access by members of the physically-challenged community, and the overhaul of health centres will be the focus for Labour Day 2018. The…
SDC honours outstanding staff
May 2, 2018
The Social Development Commission (SDC) honoured 76 staff members for their outstanding contribution to the country’s chief community agency during the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Honourable Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government…
150 graduates from Volunteer Firefighting Training
April 27, 2018
One hundred and fifty persons were presented as the first set of graduates in a special volunteer introductory firefighting training course - a collaboration between the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)…
JFB gets Fire Boats, Four New Trucks – Boats for Corporate Area and Montego Bay
April 17, 2018
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, handed over more than J$300 million worth of equipment to enhance the capabilities of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). “Today…
