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His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left); Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane (centre); and Member of Parliament for Central Kingston and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, celebrate the launch of the Kingston Waterfront Wi-Fi facility, on October 20.

Free Wi-fi Service for Visitors to the Waterfront

Visitors to the Kingston Waterfront and business establishments in the area can now surf, stream, and stay connected for free, thanks to the official launch of a new public Wi-Fi facility by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Stretching from the...

The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.

Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).

Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.

Montego Bay Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Renew Covenant with Heritage

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, engage members of the homeless population in discussion during a stakeholder meeting held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter in downtown Kingston. The session, which included representatives from the Kingston and St Andrew Poor Relief Department, addressed service-related concerns and fostered open dialogue.

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Photo: Minister McKenzie Hosts Dialogue With Homeless Community And Poor Relief Team

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, engage members of the homeless population in discussion during a stakeholder meeting held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter in downtown Kingston. The session, which included representatives from the Kingston and St Andrew Poor Relief Department, addressed service-related...

Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.

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Jamaica Red Cross Celebrates 61 Years of Service to the Country

The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) is observing Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’ as it celebrates 61 years of dedicated humanitarian service to the people of Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at JIS’s South Odeon Avenue Television Department on October 16, Communications Officer at the JRC, Esther Pinnock, shared...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses students and Senior Teacher at St. Richard

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NSWMA Urges Public Vigilance in E-Waste Disposal Practices

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging the public to be more mindful of how they dispose of electronic waste (e-waste). He was speaking during an E-Waste Exposition and Collection Drive, held on Tuesday (October 14) at St. Richard’s Primary School in St. Andrew. The event was in recognition of International E-Waste Day...

Executive Director, MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner.

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MYF and Barbados Ministry Launch Regional CBT Training to Tackle Youth Behavioural Challenges

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) has partnered with the Ministry of Educational Transformation in Barbados to deliver the Transforming Our Perspective – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TOP-CBT) Training of Trainers Workshop. The workshop, currently under way in Barbados, is a groundbreaking regional initiative aimed at equipping educators and youth workers with practical, evidence-based tools to address maladaptive behaviours in youth through...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

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Kingston Joins Carter Center-Led ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives’ Global Campaign

Kingston has been officially selected to participate in the ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives’ global campaign. This is a major initiative led by The Carter Center, an organisation founded by late former United States (US) President, Jimmy Carter and former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. The campaign engages citizens globally to expand women’s access to critical public information, with the overarching aim...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets beneficiary Neville Barrett (centre) on arrival at the handover ceremony for a one-bedroom house in St. Dacres, St. Ann on October 10 under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment is Janile Rose, niece of Mr. Barrett.

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304 Houses Delivered Under NSHP

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) remains focused on delivering quality and durable houses to the less fortunate. Dr. Holness noted that the NSHP has already achieved tangible results, completing 304 housing units under the programme, translating to 697 rooms and benefiting more than 1,500 Jamaicans. “That is a massive...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby , walk through sections of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event, held on World Homeless Day, October 10, at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted by the KSAMC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

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Persons Encouraged to Partner With KSAMC to Feed the Homeless

Members of the public and voluntary organisations interested in providing meals for the homeless, are being encouraged to do so in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby said while the Corporation welcomes community participation in supporting the homeless, all feeding activities should be properly coordinated with the KSAMC. “What we...