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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is greeted by Pavecon Contractors Limited Managing Director, Brian Singleton, while touring the Portmore Resilience Park project site in St. Catherine on Friday (February 28). Looking on (from left) are Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Chairman, Norman Brown, Deputy General Manager, Sherlock Glenister, and Chief Architect, Maxine Fisher-Casserly. The Park’s development is being spearheaded by the UDC.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is greeted by Pavecon Contractors Limited Managing Director, Brian Singleton, while touring the Portmore Resilience Park project site in St. Catherine on Friday (February 28). Looking on (from left) are Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Chairman, Norman Brown, Deputy General Manager, Sherlock Glenister, and Chief Architect, Maxine Fisher-Casserly. The Park’s development is being spearheaded by the UDC.

Prime Minister Holness Tours Portmore Resilience Park Project (PHOTOS)

 
Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe.
Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe.

March 4 Will Be Observed as Peace Day
Awardees of the ninth annual Brown
Awardees of the ninth annual Brown's Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair at the Addison Park Sports Complex in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Thursday (February 27).

Brown’s Town Elderly Celebrated at SDC Fair
President and Chief Executive Officer of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell, addresses the recent launch of the expanded VM ImPact Community Grants Programme, at the entity’s offices in New Kingston..
President and Chief Executive Officer of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell, addresses the recent launch of the expanded VM ImPact Community Grants Programme, at the entity’s offices in New Kingston..

VM Expands Support for Community Development Projects
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Yallahs Market to Be Cleaned Up

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The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, which is in the final stages of construction at the Morant Bay Urban Centre.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentWorks / Construction

New St. Thomas Municipal Corporation Building Projected for Completion in Six Months

The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, being constructed at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, is projected to be completed within six months. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provided the update during a tour of the facility on Wednesday (February 26). “We are looking at a possible six months to fully conclude and occupy this...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says bush fires remain a major concern for his team.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Bush Fires Major Concern for JFB

Despite a decline in bush fires across the country last year, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says these incidents remain a major concern for his team. Approximately 4,523 bush fires were recorded in 2024, reflecting a 30 per cent decrease compared to the 6,443 recorded in 2023. However, Commissioner Beckford told JIS News in an interview,...
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Social Development Commission (SDC), St Ann Parish Manager, Hillory McBayne (left) and Community Development Committee (CDC), President, Delroy Redway, with the recipient of the Most Committed to Brown
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Senior Citizens to Benefit from Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair

More than 500 senior citizens are expected to benefit from the ninth annual Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair 2025, set to take place on Thursday (February 27) at the Brown’s Town Community Centre in St. Ann, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event, being hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in partnership with the Brown’s Town Community Development...
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Official flyer for the Social Development Commission (SDC) Club in School Day event, slated for Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon on Thursday (February 27).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

‘SDC Club in School Day’ Slated for Clarendon on Feb. 27

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will bring together more than 350 students, teachers and community stakeholders on Thursday (February 27) for an inspiring day of youth engagement and empowerment, when it hosts the inaugural ‘SDC Club in School Day’. This event takes place at Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon under the theme ‘Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Unity’. The initiative will...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), participates in a panel discussion on ‘I Am Able Campaign’, hosted by the Ministry and the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), at Jamaica House, on February 14. Listening is Executive Director, JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks.
Community

Disabilities Rights Tribunal Settles Complaints

Jamaica has been making steady progress in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly since the implementation of the Disabilities Act in 2022. Chief among this is the establishment of the Disabilities Rights Tribunal, which was created under Section 15 of the Act. Since its inception in 2023, the Tribunal has been instrumental in addressing complaints related to education,...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, encourages Jamaicans to close their bedroom doors while sleeping to increase survival chances and reduce the spread of fires.
CommunityLocal Government

JFB Urges Persons to Close Doors While Sleeping

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to adopt a simple yet life-saving habit of closing their bedroom doors while sleeping. Commissioner, JFB, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that this practice can increase survival chances and reduce the spread of fires. “Once you go into the room to sleep, close your door. If a fire starts, for argument’s sake...
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