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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing Tuesday’s (January 14) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing Tuesday’s (January 14) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC to Host Workshops for Event Organisers

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be hosting a series of workshops and meetings for event promoters, production teams and venue operators to establish and set clear standards for event staging and execution. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, reviews his notes during today’s (January 14) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, reviews his notes during today’s (January 14) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC to Name Panel to Review Building Approval Process
Residents of the St. Catherine community of Old Harbour Bay, celebrate the unveiling of a monument in honour of community leaders in the area, during a recent Homecoming Recognition Ceremony held at the community centre.
Residents of the St. Catherine community of Old Harbour Bay, celebrate the unveiling of a monument in honour of community leaders in the area, during a recent Homecoming Recognition Ceremony held at the community centre.

PHOTOS: Old Harbour Bay Community Builders Honoured
Residents of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine, celebrate and display a citation in honour of fish vendors, who contributed to the development of the community centre, at the Annual Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony, held recently.
Residents of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine, celebrate and display a citation in honour of fish vendors, who contributed to the development of the community centre, at the Annual Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony, held recently.

Old Harbour Bay Community Builders Honoured
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (second left); Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left); and Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, bow their heads as outgoing Chairman, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Executive Chairman, Church of God in Jamaica, Reverend Courtney Gordon (at podium), offers a word of prayer for the country’s leaders, during the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston on January 8.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (second left); Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left); and Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, bow their heads as outgoing Chairman, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Executive Chairman, Church of God in Jamaica, Reverend Courtney Gordon (at podium), offers a word of prayer for the country’s leaders, during the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston on January 8.

Prime Minister Says Government is Advancing Programmes to Improve Lives of Jamaicans

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Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington.
CommunityDevelopment

NSWMA Chairman Proposes Night-Time Garbage Collection

Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington, is proposing night-time collection as part of measures to improve efficiency and avoid traffic congestion. “Maybe we are competing with all the traffic on the road during the days during peak hours to collect and remove the garbage, while between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Authority’s special operations meeting on Monday (January 6) at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

NSWMA Resets for 2025

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reviewing its operations over the last year and developing strategies to improve service delivery, at a special meeting now under way at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston. The meeting, which involves directors, regional managers, administrators and other stakeholders across the NSWMA’s four regions, is being held under the theme ‘Operation RESET’: R-...
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Custos of Clarendon, Edith Chin (centre), shares a moment with members of the police force and other stakeholders, during a recent treat for children at The Verandah at the Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.
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Build Communities for Children to Thrive – Custos Chin

Jamaicans are being charged to remain committed to creating a society where children can thrive and are empowered to achieve their full potential. Custos of Clarendon, Edith Chin, made the call while addressing a holiday treat for children held recently at The Verandah, located at the Juici Empowerment Park in the parish. “Together, let us continue to build communities that...
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Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Urges Caution When Decorating Homes with Lights

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to be mindful of potential fire hazards when decorating their homes with electric powered lights and other decorations during the holiday season. Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the JFB, Sean Martin, told JIS News that wire inspections should be done ahead of decorating to...
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Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Electricity Theft a Danger to Communities and Firefighters – JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is warning Jamaicans about the dangers of accessing electricity illegally. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Deputy Commissioner of the JFB, Sean Martin, said electricity theft is creating a hazard for firefighters and community members alike. He said the overloading of circuits can cause fires, damage to electrical equipment and appliances, and the interaction with...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Persons Urged to Use Surge Protectors to Safeguard Homes and Businesses Against Power Spikes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging persons to use surge protectors to safeguard their appliances, equipment, homes and businesses against potential damage by power spikes resulting from low voltage. With an anticipated uptick in the use of electronics during the Christmas season, the JFB is reminding persons to be proactive in their approach to protecting themselves from potential fire...
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