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A flyer promoting the upcoming Product Sensitisation Session being organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC).
A flyer promoting the upcoming Product Sensitisation Session being organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC).

SDC to Host Product Standardisation Session in Westmoreland

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is to host a Product Standardisation Session for small businesses on Wednesday, September 18, at the Y’s Menettes Resource Centre in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the session is open to...
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee on Tuesday (September 3).
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee on Tuesday (September 3).

St. Elizabeth on High Tropical Wave Alert
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the bridge linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond communities in St. James, on Sunday, September 1.  Assisting are St James Central Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House, Heroy Clarke (sixth left); Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right); Councillor of the Salt Spring Division, Gregory Harris (second right); and Councillor for the Montego Bay South Eastern Division, Arthur Lynch (second left); and community members.
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the bridge linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond communities in St. James, on Sunday, September 1.  Assisting are St James Central Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House, Heroy Clarke (sixth left); Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right); Councillor of the Salt Spring Division, Gregory Harris (second right); and Councillor for the Montego Bay South Eastern Division, Arthur Lynch (second left); and community members.

Bridge Linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond Officially Opened
Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon (fourth left), presents a cheque valued $1.5 million to winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T/20 Cricket Competition, Fairfield United, following their victory in the final held recently at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.
Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon (fourth left), presents a cheque valued $1.5 million to winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T/20 Cricket Competition, Fairfield United, following their victory in the final held recently at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.

SDC Congratulates Winners of 2024 National Community Cricket Competitions
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays hurricane roof straps while addressing a ceremony on August 26, at the Hugh Lawson Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon, where the Government commenced its distribution of 10,000 of the straps.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays hurricane roof straps while addressing a ceremony on August 26, at the Hugh Lawson Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon, where the Government commenced its distribution of 10,000 of the straps.

Residents of Rocky Point Receive Hurricane Roof Straps

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.
CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents

Five thousand hurricane straps are to be provided for residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, to aid in the rebuilding of houses following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the materials will be provided through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), are all smiles as Marlene Stewart (right) of Pennants in the constituency displays the keys to her brand-new two-bedroom home, which was built under the Indigent Housing Programme. Also observing is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams. Ms. Stewart received the unit on Tuesday (August 20).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central

Three deserving residents of Clarendon North Central are Jamaica’s newest homeowners, thanks to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivered the keys for furnished two-bedroom units to Marlene Stewart of Pennants and Alberta Henry of Coxswain, while Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards of Tanarchy received a one-bedroom unit. These bring the...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), greets Chief Operating Officer, Bashco Trading, Juan Machado, during a recent walk-through of the downtown Kingston business district. The NSWMA was among the government entities participating in a multi-agency operation in the area, aimed at ensuring businesses adhere to the country’s laws. The operation, conducted between August 14 and 16, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
CommerceCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Multi-Agency Compliance Operation Conducted in Downtown Kingston Business District

A coordinated multi-agency operation was conducted in downtown Kingston between August 14 and 16, aimed at ensuring businesses in that area adhere to the country’s laws. The exercise, which included a thorough walk-through of the area, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and involved several government entities, including the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA)....
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Beneficiaries of the August Town community getting ready for a game of football at the Papine High School.
CommunityDevelopmentPress Release

800 Beneficiaries Set to Be Engaged in JSIF’s Summer Camp 2024

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through its Integrated Community Development Project II (ICDP II), will engage approximately 800 beneficiaries in their annual Summer Camp programme. These Summer Camp initiatives cost approximately Sixteen Million Jamaican Dollars (JMD$16,000,000) and is funded by the Government of Jamaica. The primary objective of this project is to provide structured educational, recreational, behavioural support services...
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Eighty-year-old Salome Ogilvie (right) receives a kiss from daughter Celia Ogilvie at a special birthday celebration held at Sea Garden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on August 10.
Community

Ambassador Marks Congratulates 80-Year-Old Diaspora

In a display of community recognition, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has extended warm congratulations to Salome Ogilvie, who lived in the US for many years, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The Ambassador's tribute was presented to Mrs. Ogilvie at her special birthday celebration held on August 10 at the Sea Gardens...
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