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Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.
Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.

Jamaica Red Cross Celebrates 61 Years of Service to the Country

The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) is observing Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’ as it celebrates 61 years of dedicated humanitarian service to the people of Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses students and Senior Teacher at St. Richard
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses students and Senior Teacher at St. Richard's Primary School in St. Andrew, Imogene Cummings (second right), while holding an electronic device during an E-Waste Exposition and Collection Drive at the institution on Tuesday (October 14). The event was held to commemorate International E-Waste Day 2025, under the global theme, ‘Recycle Your E-Waste – It’s Critical’. The expo showcased educational displays, interactive activities, and live demonstrations, all designed to underscore the critical importance of responsible e-waste management and recycling.

NSWMA Urges Public Vigilance in E-Waste Disposal Practices
Executive Director, MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner.
Executive Director, MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner.

MYF and Barbados Ministry Launch Regional CBT Training to Tackle Youth Behavioural Challenges
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

Kingston Joins Carter Center-Led ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives’ Global Campaign
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets beneficiary Neville Barrett (centre) on arrival at the handover ceremony for a one-bedroom house in St. Dacres, St. Ann on October 10 under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).  Sharing in the moment is Janile Rose, niece of Mr. Barrett.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets beneficiary Neville Barrett (centre) on arrival at the handover ceremony for a one-bedroom house in St. Dacres, St. Ann on October 10 under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).  Sharing in the moment is Janile Rose, niece of Mr. Barrett.

304 Houses Delivered Under NSHP

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby , walk through sections of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event, held on World Homeless Day, October 10, at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted by the KSAMC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
CommunityHealth & WellnessLocal Government

Persons Encouraged to Partner With KSAMC to Feed the Homeless

Members of the public and voluntary organisations interested in providing meals for the homeless, are being encouraged to do so in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby said while the Corporation welcomes community participation in supporting the homeless, all feeding activities should be properly coordinated with the KSAMC. “What we...
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A streetlight being installed in a community in Guy’s Hill, St. Catherine, by contractors from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company.
CommunityDevelopmentEnergyLocal Government

Streetlights Brighten Communities in Guy’s Hill

Twenty-seven streetlights have been installed in several communities in Guy’s Hill, St. Catherine, providing a greater sense of safety and security for residents. The beneficiary communities are Meuse, Ragsville, Waterford, Bonnett, Burksville, Lime Hall, and Cheesefield. The lights were installed as part of a drive by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to improve the national network of...
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Secretary, Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Special Focus on Homelessness on October 10

Jamaica will join the global community in observing World Homeless Day on Friday, October 10, under the theme ‘Bridging Gaps in Homelessness: Connecting Persons to Services and Community through Data Collection’. This year’s observance coincides with the ongoing National Homeless Survey, which runs from October 6 to 10 across all parishes. Secretary, Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis, told JIS News...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).
CommunityDevelopmentDisaster ReliefLocal Government

Disaster Coordinators Urged to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Partner Agencies

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has urged the island’s disaster coordinators to maintain healthy relationships with partner entities to strengthen the island's disaster response mechanism. The Minister gave the charge while speaking at a recent meeting of parish disaster coordinators, representatives of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and officers of the...
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Secretary at the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis. The Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Board of Supervision Urges Community Support to Address Homelessness

The Board of Supervision (BOS) is urging citizens to demonstrate greater compassion and active support for individuals experiencing homelessness. The call comes as the BOS, through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, prepares to undertake the National Homeless Survey in October. The Survey will serve as a national count of individuals experiencing homelessness, generating critical data to inform...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second right), shares a moment with the three newly elected Councillors (from left) Dellon Gayle for the Denham Town Division; Phylicia Henry Golding for the Chancery Hall Division; and Kelvin Hall for the Olympic Gardens Division. They were sworn in during a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Corporation
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Government Ministry Assessing Areas in Kingston and St. Andrew Impacted by Friday’s Flood Rains

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is assessing areas affected by Friday’s (September 19) heavy rains, which caused severe flooding across the Corporate Area. Portfolio Minister, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the exercise “is to see what can be done and how we are going to get it done.” He said that the assessment is important as the...
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