Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is building an economically viable and secure Jamaica on the foundations laid by National Hero, the Rt. Excellent, Sir Alexander Bustamante. He noted that Sir Alexander pursued “equity for the working class and fought to address the social and economic ills facing the masses.” “This Government will continue to...

Ninety-three persons from 18 communities across seven parishes have been trained and certified in advanced plumbing, leak detection and repairs under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Alternative Livelihood Skills Programme (ALSP). They will work in their communities for three months as utility wardens to ensure that residents have access to plumbers with leak detection and water conservation expertise. They...

The St. James Municipal Corporation is to implement a $10 million dengue public education campaign which is aimed at sensitising residents of the parish to the importance of eradicating mosquito infestation in their communities. “Over 120 persons are to be trained and employed for six weeks, conducting house-to-house visits with a view to educating citizens on best practices in the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, broke ground for the rehabilitation of the Hopewell Market in Hanover on Thursday (February 20). The project, to be undertaken over a four-month period, will cost $20 million. The scope of work will include expansion of the existing facility, reroofing and reinforcement of the structure, construction of new sanitary facilities...

Persons living in Montego Bay and neighbouring communities in St. James are being encouraged to attend the expungement fair being hosted by the Legal Aid Council (LAC) on Friday (February 21). The event will be held on Alice Eldemire Drive between the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s Regional Office and the Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Freeport, from...

Residents of Papine in St Andrew and several surrounding communities are set to benefit from the Papine Wellness Fest 2020, which will be hosted by the University of Technology (UTech) Department of Community Service and Development, commencing Thursday, February 20. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Community Service and Development at UTech, Paulton Gordon, said that more than 12 communities...

The Government has set aside $276.2 million to continue key activities under the Jamaica Integrated Community Development Project, in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. The initiative seeks to enhance access to basic urban infrastructure and services and support increased community safety in selected economically vulnerable and socially volatile inner-city communities of Jamaica. Activities to be undertaken during the period include providing...