Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging members of the public to comply with the Government orders for funerals. Speaking at a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 26), Minister McKenzie said that the 15-person limit on funeral attendance remains in effect pending a review. “There are persons...

The Government will provide transportation for persons employed at infirmaries and homes for the aged as part of continued measures to minimise transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, at a virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 26). “One of the initiatives that we intend...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is appealing for residents to continue to exercise vigilance against dengue even as the country grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking with JIS News on Monday (May 25), Mayor Belnavis argued that dengue remains “a clear and present danger”, which is why the St. Ann Municipal Corporation had encouraged residents to...

Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for Westmoreland, Hilma Tate, says preparations in the parish for the upcoming hurricane season are in high gear. Speaking to JIS News, she noted that principals of schools used as shelters have been contacted by the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to make the necessary arrangements to get the facilities ready. “Shelter inspection has begun, and the updating of...

The Junction Market in St. Elizabeth was cleaned and sanitised on Labour Day (May 25), which was observed under the theme ‘Labour at Home’. Spearheaded by the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, the activity was carried out by volunteers from the Municipality and the wider community. Chairman of the Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, as well as...

Public areas adjoining three parks in Kingston and St. Andrew will be washed and sanitised, as part of  Labour Day activities. This year’s Labour Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, under the theme: ‘Labour at Home’. Work will take place at St. William Grant Park, downtown, Kingston; Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree and Papine Park in St Andrew,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says now is the time for community bars and taverns to regularise their operations, in light of the findings of a survey conducted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) on the Ministry’s behalf. “Of the survey that we did across the country, 80 per cent of our bar operators are...

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation will be moving its operations to a new building at the beginning of next month. The new location will be on Murray Street in the capital, Savanna-la-Mar. Speaking with JIS News, Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore, said the new administrative building will house the Planning Department, Accounts Department, Disaster Risk Management office, Council Chamber, municipal...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the coalition of beverage companies that has pledged to help local bars and taverns reopen for business. The $28-million initiative is being undertaken by Red Stripe, Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Celebration Brands and the Desnoes & Geddes Foundation. During the virtual press launch of the ‘For Our Bars: For...