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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks in the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

New Ambulances for JFB and Infirmaries

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and several of the island's infirmaries are to receive new ambulances, as the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development works to improve the country's emergency response services. The JFB will receive five ambulances, while...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides an update on his Portfolio during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

Eventide Home Memorial Day to Be Commemorated Annually

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is photographed inside the ambulance donated to the Portland Infirmary by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund on May 21. At right is CHASE Fund Chief Executive Officer, Wilford “Billy” Heaven.

CHASE Fund Donates Fully Equipped Ambulance to Portland Infirmary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica Prepared for Hurricane Season

Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left), observes as Sagicor Group Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christopher Zacca (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Others (from left) are Sagicor Bank CEO, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman;, and Senior Vice President, Corporate, Retail and Strategic Business Development, Sagicor Group, Michael Willacy.

JDF and Sagicor Renew Partnership to Drive Strategic Initiatives

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Press Release: Saharan Air Layer / Saharan Dust Plume

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is cautioning members of the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust, which tends to happen at this time of the year. Members of the public and especially people who are already experiencing or those who are prone to respiratory illnesses, should exercise great care, by observing the...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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USF to Expand Internet Access to Agro Parks

Agro parks across the island will soon benefit from free Internet access, as the Universal Service Fund (USF) looks to expand its reach beyond traditional community access points to support wider government initiatives. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), USF, Charlton McFarlane, said plans are afoot to partner with the authorities managing...

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (second left, back row), and Acting Vice President & General Manager of Discovery Bauxite Partners, Christopher Cargill (left, back row), with recipients of certificates of title, at the Bauxite Land Titling & Subdivision Permitting Conference, held at Port Rhoades Sports Club (Discovery Bauxite) in St. Ann, on Monday, May 26.

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Persons Resettled by Bauxite Company Receive Titles

Ten of 30 persons resettled by Discovery Bauxite Partners in St. Ann have been given certificates of title for their holdings. The documents were handed over by State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, during the Bauxite Land Titling & Subdivision Permitting Conference, held at Port Rhoades Sports Club (Discovery Bauxite), on May 26....

Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, removes weeds from the garden area of the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) on Friday (May 23). Minister McKenzie was participating in a Labour Day Project organised by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to renovate gardens, prune trees and clean benches at the VJH and Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

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Minister McKenzie Joins in Sprucing Up Gardens at VJH and KPH

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, joined the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) team in giving a facelift to the gardens at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) and Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Friday, May 23). Scores of students and other volunteers from surrounding communities, came out to participate in the Labour Day activity, which entailed...

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

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NSWMA Urges Citizens to Containerise Waste

As Jamaicans prepare for massive clean-up activities on Labour Day, Friday, May 23, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is urging them to properly containerise their waste. Containerisation is the practice of securely packaging solid waste in garbage bags and placing it in designated containers, such as drums or skips/receptacles, rather than leaving it scattered or exposed in open...

Chairman of the Kitson Town Civic Committee, Garfield Angus (centre), celebrates with the six mothers who received the inaugural Miss Govie Motherhood Awards, on May 18 at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St. Catherine.

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Exceptional Mothers Honoured by Kitson Town Civic Committee

Six exceptional mothers from Kitson Town in St. Catherine have been honoured for their contributions to the community by the Kitson Town Civic Committee (KTCC). The women received the inaugural Miss Govie Motherhood Awards at a ceremony, held at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School on Sunday (May 18). The event was held under the theme ‘Celebrate and Honour Mothers for...