Islington Water Works is Underway

Islington Water Works is Underway

The community of Islington in Portland has been experiencing an extended water crisis for the past several months, now their citizens’ association is leading an initiative to address the lack of potable water in the community. A few months ago CVM LIVE carried a...
Upgrading Emergency Shelters During Hurricane Season

Upgrading Emergency Shelters During Hurricane Season

Schools, churches, and commercial buildings are often used as emergency shelters and these buildings must always be readily available in the event of a sudden disaster. This is why the local government must ensure that infrastructure is in good condition and disaster...
Police Struggle to Collect Evidence From Witnesses

Police Struggle to Collect Evidence From Witnesses

The Portland Police division is reporting an issue with gathering evidence from witnesses in cases. Head of the division, Superintendent Duane Wellington says these persons are unwilling to come forward with information which often leads to criminals not been charged...
No Tourist In Portland

No Tourist In Portland

It’s three weeks since the tourism industry has reopened, but in Eastern Jamaica, there are little to no signs that tourists have returned. For some vendors across Portland who depend on the sector to earn a living say they are yet to see any visitors since the...