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The Government will be spending approximately $74.9 million for the upgrading of infrastructure in the March Pen community in St. Catherine. Speaking at the Jamaica House press briefing, on September 12, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, informed that Cabinet has given approval for Phase Two of the project. She said the scope of work in...

Residents of Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston will soon have improved sanitary facilities, as Cabinet has approved a $70 million contract to effect the development. Speaking on September 12 Jamaica House press briefing, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, informed that the work will include the demolition of structurally unsound sanitation blocks and the building of...

The recent initiative by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), to collect unpaid Trade Licence fees in the Downtown Kingston District, has begun to reap rewards. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Angela Brown-Burke, informed a meeting of the Council on September 11, that in the first week, approximately $1.5 million was collected by the TAJ....

Residents of Sligoville, in St. Catherine, will soon benefit from improved water supply and road conditions, as a $45 million contract has been signed to effect the improvements. The project, which is expected to commence in October, is slated to end in April 2013 and is being financed by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The contract was...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), presented the Keys to the City of Kingston to Jamaica's first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, posthumously, on Friday August 17. Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the National Hero, accepted the Keys during a civic ceremony to mark the 125th anniversary of his father’s birth, at Emancipation Park. In her remarks,...

The business community in St. Elizabeth is expressing optimism, following the re-emergence of a Chamber of Commerce in the parish. The re-establishment of the Chamber could contribute positively to the development and future of the parish, considered the bread basket parish of the island. This was stated by newly elected President of the Chamber, Howard Hendricks, who told JIS News...

The Jericho community in Hanover on Sunday (Aug. 5) paid tribute to its community builders at a special recognition dinner held at the Tryall Club in Sandy Bay. Some 52 senior citizens from the area were feted and entertained for their contribution to the development of the area at the function organised by the Jericho Reunion Committee. Secretary of the...

Attorney General and Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, Patrick Atkinson, is looking to put measures in place to improve the tourism product in the parish. He said the aim is to transform Falmouth into the "new tourist centre of Jamaica," to attract visitors in greater numbers so as to boost the economy, creating jobs and business opportunities. Mr. Atkinson,...

The St. Elizabeth Parish Council will outline activities to be hosted in the parish to celebrate the country's 50th Anniversary of Independence, at a press conference tomorrow (Monday, July 23). Mayor of Black River, His Worship Councillor Everton Fisher, who will chair the proceedings, told JIS News that he will give details of the type and number of activities to...

Mayor of  Portmore, George Lee, says the much anticipated hospital for the Municipality  will become a reality this year. He said that the  ground-breaking for the hospital will be "sometime this year," noting that the project "will change the face of Portmore and create jobs for the people." The Mayor was speaking at a community forum on July 12, at...

Members of the business community in Savanna-la-Mar and adjoining areas in Westmoreland have been urged to support the Jamaica 50 Independence celebrations in the parish, by cleaning-up and painting their businesses. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Bertel Moore, made the call as he addressed a sitting of the Council on July 12. “As we approach...

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said he is committed to working with the Ministry of Education to provide quality education for the young people residing in his East Central St. Catherine constituency. Speaking during the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives earlier this week, Mr. Brown welcomed the recent groundbreaking for...