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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby

Bathrooms at Constant Spring Arcade Renovated

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has completed renovations on bathrooms at the Constant Spring Arcade. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the improvements will provide a cleaner and more comfortable environment for vendors and shoppers. “This...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Acting Parish Manager, Food Handlers’ Permit Training Site, Ann Amiel, during a tour of the facility off Half-Way Tree Road in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). Looking on are (from second left) Medical Officer, Dr. Stephan Figuerora; Food Safety Specialist, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Fritz Francis; Director of Environmental Health in the Ministry, Michael Williams; and Chief Public Health Inspector, Grayson Hutchinson.

KSAMC Takes Action to Recover Outstanding Fees from Car Dealerships

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), joins in the breaking of ground for the Loshusan New Kingston supermarket in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (July 1). Others participating in the ground-breaking are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second left); Chief Executive Officer of Loshusan Supermarket, Bruce Loshusan (third left); Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (fourth left); and other personnel from the business.

Loshusan New Kingston a Signal of Confidence in the Economy – Minister Mckenzie

Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

SDC Prioritises Support for Local Economies Through LEDSP

Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left), and Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right), display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a partnership between the entities to beautify, maintain, and secure a part of Gold Street in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, André Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (June 23) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.

KSAMC, JSE Partner to Improve Gold Street Under New MOU

Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on June 25, at the agency

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Empowers Entrepreneurs Through Grant Support

The Social Development Commission (SDC) continues to expand economic opportunities for grassroots entrepreneurs through its Local Economic Development (LED) and Special Entrepreneurship Grants. Together, these grant facilities have disbursed more than $61.7 million to small business operators across Jamaica, with a focus on community empowerment and inclusive growth. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on Wednesday (June...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Garmex Free Zone Redevelopment and Expansion project (Phase 1) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Monday (June 23). Also participating are (from left) Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ), Kirk Benjamin; FCJ Corporate Secretary, Dirkette Cooper; FCJ Managing Director, Dr. Donald Farquharson; FCJ Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill; and FCJ Director, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah Young.

7 months ago CommerceCommunityDevelopmentIndustryInvestment

PM Opens Garmex Free Zone Phase 1 Expansion

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Monday (June 23) officially opened phase one of the Garmex Free Zone Redevelopment and Expansion Project located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The project, which is fully funded by the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ), is aimed at providing additional space for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, among other activities. Phase...

Students interacting with booth displays during the St. James leg of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo held at the Montego Bay Community College. The event, from June 19 to 22, was held simultaneously at the National Arena in Kingston.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentNational Security

Advancements in Community Policing a Key Feature of JCF Technology Expo

A showcase of technological solutions that leverage digital tools to enhance community policing was a key feature of the just-concluded Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo. Demonstrations included real-time crime mapping, biometric identification systems, and mobile applications that facilitate better communication between officers and residents. These initiatives are part of the JCF’s broader goal to foster transparency, accountability,...

Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. James Ramps Up Hurricane Readiness

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially under way and projected to be highly active, the St. James Municipal Corporation is ramping up disaster preparedness efforts across the parish. During the Corporation’s Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting on Thursday (June 19), Spatial Planner, Ricardo Miller, reported that a sensitisation workshop was conducted with 33 shelter managers on...

Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay Says Comprehensive Plan in Place to Protect Residents and Assets

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says local agencies have been actively engaged in comprehensive planning to safeguard residents and assets against the potential impacts of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. Speaking with JIS News following the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on June 12, Mayor Belnavis, who is also Chairman of the Corporation, emphasised that...

Acting Parish Manager for the St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Empowering Communities

The St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) is focused on increasing citizen participation in decision-making at the local level. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Parish Manager, Shana-Lee Archibald, said that the team is on the ground sensitising persons about the importance of getting involved in community groups and organisations. “The thrust is to... inform them about...

Officer in charge of the Portland Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, gives a report during the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, on June 12.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Reduction of Fires in Portland

The Portland division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a significant reduction in the number of incidents to which it responded during the month of May. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation on June 12, Officer in charge of the Portland Division, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, said that the Division responded to 12 incidents in...