Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers remarks at the ceremony for the swearing in of Councillors of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held on March 12 at the Corporation on Church Street in downtown Kingston.

Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas (third right, front row), is surrounded by newly installed Councillors of the Portmore Municipal Corporation during the swearing-in ceremony at Lot 1 Cookson Pen, Braeton Parkway, Greater Portmore, on March 12.

Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division in St. Andrew South Eastern, Andrew Swaby, was on Tuesday (March 12) sworn in as the new Mayor of Kingston. He succeeds Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division in St. Andrew West Central, Senator Delroy Williams, who will serve as Deputy Mayor. Both were installed during a ceremony at the Kingston and St. Andrew...

New Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, has outlined his vision for the parish of St. Elizabeth, which focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Following his swearing-in on March 7, Mr. Solomon said key among his priorities is working closely with local businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers and investors to attract new industries and investments to the parish....

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) recently partnered with several corporate entities to make a donation of sanitation and cleaning supplies to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester.  The provisions, which were handed over during a brief ceremony at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on March 1, were facilitated through an initiative of the Finance Department in tandem...

Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis, was sworn in as Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, during a ceremony held on March 7 at the St. Ann Municipal Corporation. Fifteen other Councillors, including Deputy Mayor and Councillor for the Gibraltar Division, Cardell Wickham, were also sworn in. In his remarks, Mr. Belnavis said he was happy to be back...

Newly elected councillors of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation say they are eager to take on the task of building their respective divisions and advocating for improved services for residents. The local representatives were installed into office on Thursday (March 7) at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation in Spanish Town, following the February 26 Local Government Elections. First-time councillor for...

Councillor Richard Vernon was, on Thursday (March 7), sworn in as Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharp Square. The 34-year-old was elected Councillor for the Montego Bay South Division during the February 26 Local Government Elections. Mr. Vernon will lead...

Newly installed Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, has called for collaboration and support from the political directorate, the business community and civil society in building the town and parish at large. In his address at the swearing-in ceremony for the seven Councillors on March 7, in Lucea, Mayor Samuels said the electorate...