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Project Manager, Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.
Project Manager, Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.

Pelagic Training Vessel to Boost Fisheries Sector

A vessel valued at US$250,000 is slated to arrive in the island this month to facilitate the training of fishers in pelagic fishing. Acquisition of the vessel forms part of the World Bank’s Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience (PPCR) in the...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are currently reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, during Wednesday’s (March 6) sitting. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry Martin.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are currently reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, during Wednesday’s (March 6) sitting. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry Martin.

Gov’t Continuing Engagement with JPS to Repair Defective Streetlights
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents recipient of the 2023 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA), Alethia Peart, with her plaque on June 29, 2023.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents recipient of the 2023 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA), Alethia Peart, with her plaque on June 29, 2023.

Persons Encouraged to Nominate Community Volunteers for GGAA
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks during the International Women’s Day (IWD) Commemorative Church Service on Sunday (March 3). The service was held at Gregory Park Baptist Church in St Catherine.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks during the International Women’s Day (IWD) Commemorative Church Service on Sunday (March 3). The service was held at Gregory Park Baptist Church in St Catherine.

Gov’t Prioritising the Advancement of Women and Girls
Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (second right) and Finance Manager, Glenford West (second left) look on as Company Secretary and Director of Action Chemicals and Equipment, Marva Bernard (left), hands over a package containing sanitation supplies to Board Chairman and Interim Director of Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, Sophia Morgan (right). The presentation was made at the JIS’s offices in Kingston on March 1. The items were provided by Action Chemicals and Equipment, and IJASS Trading Limited, through an initiative of the JIS Finance Department.
Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (second right) and Finance Manager, Glenford West (second left) look on as Company Secretary and Director of Action Chemicals and Equipment, Marva Bernard (left), hands over a package containing sanitation supplies to Board Chairman and Interim Director of Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, Sophia Morgan (right). The presentation was made at the JIS’s offices in Kingston on March 1. The items were provided by Action Chemicals and Equipment, and IJASS Trading Limited, through an initiative of the JIS Finance Department.

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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says malicious calls to the JFB result in a waste of resources.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Implores Persons Not to Make False Bomb Threats

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is imploring persons to desist from making false bomb threats. In late 2023, the JFB was bombarded by a series of bomb threats that were made to several schools, businesses and government institutions. Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, noted that, at this time, implementing measures to prevent bomb threats would be challenging. “In relation...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second right), and Senior Manager for Social Development at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mona Sue Ho (centre), cut the ribbon to open a green space at Lethe Primary and Infant schools in St. James in July 2022, under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) II. Looking on (from left) are Superintendent in Charge of Operations, St. James Police Division, Eron Samuels; Regional Director at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Michelle Pinnock; and Principal of Lethe Primary and Infant School, Allison McGhie.
CommunityDevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

$1 Billion Set Aside to Enhance Community Infrastructure and Services

The Government has set aside $1 billion to complete activities under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) II during the 2024/25 fiscal year. The project, being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), seeks to enhance access to basic urban infrastructure and services, and contribute towards increased community safety in selected economically vulnerable and socially volatile communities in Jamaica....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

151 Positions to Be Added to JFB

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has disclosed that 151 positions will be added to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). “The training of firefighters has been an important feature since 2016, [and] since 2017, the JFB has added over 800 firefighters to its complement. This is an outstanding achievement. Since then, the Brigade has received approval...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses a meeting of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Board of Directors on Friday (February 23) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Improper Waste Disposal

The Government will be proceeding with plans to introduce legislation to impose stiffer penalties for improper waste disposal. Legislation is to be passed to increase the fines for illegal and improper disposal of municipal waste, and a bill will be tabled requiring citizens to separate their garbage. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who made the...
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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the PIOJ and the HEART/NSTA Trust. The signing took place the PIOJ’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew on Friday (February 23).
CommunityEducationOffice of the Prime Minister

HEART/NSTA Trust and PIOJ Sign MoU to Empower Residents in Several Communities

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and HEART/NSTA Trust to empower and build the capacity of residents in several targetted communities. The MoU was inked by PIOJ Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, and HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taniesha Ingleton, at the Institute’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew on Friday...
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Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown.
CommunityDevelopment

Polling Stations Open at 7:00 a.m. on Election Day, February 26

Persons who wish to cast their ballots in the Local Government Elections on Monday, February 26, can do so between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that some 6,726 polling stations will be open across the island to accommodate the thousands of Jamaicans who intend to exercise their franchise. “What we would like...
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