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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) along with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Evette Nation (fourth right) break ground for the construction of a unit under the programme at Old Porus Road, Manchester on May 9. Others joining in the groundbreaking exercise are (from left): Director, Administration, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Damion Chen; Councillor, Bellefield Division, Mario Mitchell; Councillor, Porus Division, Claudia Morant Baker; Ms. Nation’s brother, Robert Nation, while other family members observe.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) along with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Evette Nation (fourth right) break ground for the construction of a unit under the programme at Old Porus Road, Manchester on May 9. Others joining in the groundbreaking exercise are (from left): Director, Administration, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Damion Chen; Councillor, Bellefield Division, Mario Mitchell; Councillor, Porus Division, Claudia Morant Baker; Ms. Nation’s brother, Robert Nation, while other family members observe.

PHOTOS: Groundbreaking for Indigent Housing Programme in Manchester

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift basket and gift certificate to Sergeant Saralee Stephenson Davis, during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, May 11.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift basket and gift certificate to Sergeant Saralee Stephenson Davis, during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, May 11.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Hails Mothers As Pillars Of Jamaica’s Future
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), addresses residents and team members from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), ahead of a clean-up exercise in West Kingston on Thursday (May 8) under the NSWMA’s ‘Pass di Broom’ campaign.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), addresses residents and team members from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), ahead of a clean-up exercise in West Kingston on Thursday (May 8) under the NSWMA’s ‘Pass di Broom’ campaign.

Massive West Kingston Clean-Up under NSWMA’s Pass di Broom Campaign
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), shares a photo opportunity with residents and volunteers prior to the start of a major clean-up exercise in Kingston Western, for which he is the Member of Parliament, on Thursday (May 8). The mass clean-up formed part of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s ‘Pass di Broom” public education campaign.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), shares a photo opportunity with residents and volunteers prior to the start of a major clean-up exercise in Kingston Western, for which he is the Member of Parliament, on Thursday (May 8). The mass clean-up formed part of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s ‘Pass di Broom” public education campaign.

PHOTOS: NSWMA Mass Clean-Up in Kingston Western
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), shares a moment with staff of the St. James Family Court at the inaugural Judiciary Day celebrations held at the court in Montego Bay on Wednesday ( May 7).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), shares a moment with staff of the St. James Family Court at the inaugural Judiciary Day celebrations held at the court in Montego Bay on Wednesday ( May 7).

Rule of Law Applies to Everyone – Councillor Vernon

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Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, addresses the agency’s National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held under the theme ‘Reset. Rebuild. Reignite. SDC in Transition’.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Social Development Commission to Conduct Programme Review

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be mobilising a technical advisory group of industry experts to review its programmes. This was disclosed by Executive Director, Omar Frith, during the agency’s inaugural National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held under the theme ‘Reset. Rebuild. Reignite. SDC in Transition’. Mr....
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right), pays his respects to those children who died under violent circumstances, at the Secret Garden Monument in downtown Kingston. The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) hosted its annual Child Month Candlelight Vigil on Sunday (May 4).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

Jamaicans Urged to Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment for Children

Jamaicans are being implored to create a safe and nurturing environment for the nation’s children. The call was made by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) annual Child Month Candlelight Vigil, on May 4, at the Secret Garden Monument in downtown Kingston. Mayor Swaby said the monument, which was constructed 17...
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Wards at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home are preparing to have a banana before they race, at the annual sports day held recently at the Home in Walderston, Manchester. The bananas were provided by sponsor, JP Tropical Farms. Other sponsors of the event, organised by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), were Cal’s Manufacturing Limited and Trade Winds Citrus.
Community

Mount Olivet Comes Alive for Annual Sports Day

Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, came alive with vibrant energy and competitive spirit as the facility hosted its annual Sports Day recently. The boys displayed their athletic prowess, discipline, and teamwork as they competed in track and field and novelty events such as lime and spoon and maths races. Activities culminated with a spirited football match, with the...
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Director, Corporate Services, Jamaica Information Service, Errol Gardner (right), presents a symbolic cheque to Director, Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, Sophia Morgan, for funds donated by Baldwin and Dr. Susan Davis, towards resurfacing of the facility’s driveway. The presentation took place at the JIS head office in Kingston on April 17. At left is Robert Pairman, who represented the Davis family.
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Dr. Sue and You Foundation Partners with JIS to Support Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Roadway Repairs

The Dr. Sue and You Charitable Foundation has partnered with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) to donate funds for the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home roadway repair project. The funds will support the Home’s initiative to resurface the roadway leading to the State-run facility, which houses an average of 30 boys. The roadway has deteriorated over time and now requires rehabilitation....
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Matron at the St. Thomas Infirmary, Viv Anderson (second right), welcomes students and staff of Robert Lightbourne High School to the institution as part of their ‘Purple Pride’ Community Outreach Programme on April 16.
CommunityEducation

Robert Lightbourne High School Shines With ‘Purple Pride’ Through Heartfelt Outreach

Students and staff of Robert Lightbourne High School in St. Thomas recently redefined the expression ‘giving from the heart’, making a selfless impact on approximately 150 lives through their ‘Purple Pride’ Outreach Programme. What is even more impressive is that the number only represents this year, while the programme has been ongoing for the last 35 years. For 2025, the...
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