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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

KSAMC Engages Support for Ward Theatre Restoration

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is advancing efforts to restore the historic Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said he has engaged a broad range of experts to provide critical support in...

KSAMC Establishes Advisory Committee

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new home to Indigent Housing Programme recipient, Enid Brown (third left), in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Delroy Slowley; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.

Indigent Housing Programme Focuses on Climate Resilient Houses

Volunteers plant flowers on the grounds of the Negril Police Community Resource Centre on March 5. The beautification project was organised by Constable Damion Wilson, who is attached to the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station, and his wife, Jhoenea.

Negril Police Community Resource Centre Spruced Up

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.

JFB Training Members to Respond to EV Fires

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s press conference on Tuesday (March 4), at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

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Taxi Car Park at South Parade

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in collaboration with the Transport Authority (TA) and the National Works Agency (NWA), will be undertaking work to convert the South Parade car park into a taxi car park for several routes. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement at the Ministry’s press conference, on Tuesday (March...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses residents of Kingston Central during Tuesday’s (March 4) tour of communities affected by a recent fire which displaced a number of householders. At right is Member of Parliament for the constituency and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Gov’t Pledges Support for Downtown Kingston Fire Victims

The Government will be assisting residents in downtown Kingston who were displaced by recent fires which destroyed their homes. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the commitment during his visit to the victims who reside in the constituencies of Kingston Western and Kingston Central on Tuesday (March 4). The areas toured included Love Lane in Fletcher’s Land,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shares a photo opportunity with personnel from the Jamaica Fire Brigade during the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 Banner Event at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

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International Women’s Day Church Service on Sunday, March 2

A commemorative service to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 will be held at the Church of the Open Bible, 12 Washington Boulevard, Kingston, on Sunday, March 2, beginning 10:15 a.m. This service is part of the Bureau of Gender Affairs’ (BGA) activities in observance of IWD on Saturday, March 8, under the theme: ‘A Celebration of Jamaican Women’. These...

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.

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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.

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March 4 Will Be Observed as Peace Day

Peace and Love in Society (PALS) Jamaica, will observe Peace Day 2025 on Tuesday (March 4), under the theme ‘Speak Peace. Live Peace’. Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe, said Peace Day is an important initiative aimed at fostering a culture of peace and non-violence...

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Brown’s Town Elderly Celebrated at SDC Fair

The Social Development Commission (SDC), in a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation, partnered with key stakeholders to host the ninth annual Brown's Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair at the Addison Park Sports Complex in St. Ann, on Thursday (February 27). Under the theme, ‘Golden Legacy: Celebrating the Timeless Contributions of Our Elders’, the event brought together more...

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..

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VM Expands Support for Community Development Projects

VM Foundation has expanded its VM ImPact Community Grants Programme, offering a wider range of funding to groups and organisations involved in community development projects. The enhanced support will enable the beneficiary entities to make a greater and more sustainable impact across Jamaica. The revamped community grants programme will now provide three tiers of funding – small, medium and large...