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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Independence Flag Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 6).
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Independence Flag Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 6).

Jamaicans Urged to Preserve Country’s Independence

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon is calling on Jamaicans to take greater responsibility in preserving and advancing the nation’s independence. “Our fore parents would have fought for us, and it...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre), is flanked by the nine citizens who received awards during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 6).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre), is flanked by the nine citizens who received awards during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 6).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Build Just and Equitable Society
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), is assisted by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (third left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly built state-of-the-art Anchovy Police Station in St. James, on Tuesday (August 5). Looking on (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn; Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; and other stakeholders.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), is assisted by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (third left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly built state-of-the-art Anchovy Police Station in St. James, on Tuesday (August 5). Looking on (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn; Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; and other stakeholders.

Anchovy Police Station Officially Opened
Acting Parish Manager for the St. Catherine Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald, speaks with JIS News, recently.
Acting Parish Manager for the St. Catherine Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald, speaks with JIS News, recently.

Community Members in St. Catherine Benefit from Interventions by SDC
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the ribbon cutting ceremony for the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Waste Separation Bin initiative in Sam Sharpe Square on July 31.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the ribbon cutting ceremony for the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Waste Separation Bin initiative in Sam Sharpe Square on July 31.

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NSWMA Launches Waste Separation Bin Initiative in Montego Bay

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) launched its first-ever Waste Separation Bin initiative in Montego Bay on Thursday (July 31), marking a major step towards promoting a cleaner environment and a more sustainable Jamaica. The project involves the placement of bins at strategic points throughout the city to encourage members of the public to separate plastics from general waste....
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, and Acting Superintendent of Police, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Joel Hamilton, share a moment while touring the newly opened Stony Hill Police Station in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 30).
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New Stony Hill Police Station Signals Stronger Community Ties and Enhanced Citizen Safety

A new chapter in modern policing has begun in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, marked by the official opening of a state-of-the-art police station designed to enhance public safety, improve working conditions for officers, and deepen community-police partnerships. Speaking during the official opening of the Stony Hill Police Station on Wednesday (July 30), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security,...
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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office. He is joined by Director of Planning and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Saint James Municipal Corporation, Trevian Manning, and St. James Parish Manager for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Collel Blake.
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Beautification of Downtown Montego Bay Completed

The St. James Municipal Corporation has completed beautification work in downtown Montego Bay in time for Jamaica’s Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6) events. Under the leadership of Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, the beautification efforts included a thorough washing and cleaning of Sam Sharpe Square, fresh...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), Councillor for the Yallahs Division, John Lee (centre), and other stakeholders tour the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas on July 25 to assess the progress of renovation works that commenced last year.
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Gov’t Allocates Additional $12m to Complete First Phase of Yallahs Market Renovation

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has allocated an additional $12 million to complete the first phase of renovation works at the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during a tour of the market on July 25. He said the funds will be used to complete critical external and interior works...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), and Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Deputy Director General for Sustainable Development and Social Planning, Claire Bernard (second right), display signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the entities towards the holistic development of children and youth. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Senior Director, Youth and Adolescents Division in the Ministry, Yanique Williams; and PIOJ Community Renewal Programme Director, Charles Clayton. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (July 18) at the PIOJ’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston.
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PIOJ And Education Ministry Sign MOU To Implementat Key Initiatives In Volatile Communities

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting the renewal of targeted volatile and vulnerable communities. The PIOJ, through its Community Renewal Programme (CRP), will use a results-based management approach with a focus on outcomes to identify areas for child and youth intervention...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open phase one of the newly rehabilitated West End Road in Negril, Westmoreland, on Thursday (July 17). Joining him are (from left) Councillor of the Negril Division, Arthel Colley; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Chairman, Godfrey Dyer; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; TEF Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Negril Destination Assurance Council Chairman, Richard Wallace; Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer, and Tourist Product Development Company (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars.
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Phase One of Multimillion-dollar West End Road Rehabilitation Project Opened

Phase one of the multimillion dollar West End Road Rehabilitation Project in Negril, Westmoreland, was officially opened on Thursday (July 17), enhancing road access and renewing prospects for one of Jamaica’s leading tourism hubs. The rehabilitated roadway features upgraded drainage systems, curb walls, and resurfaced pavement, supporting smoother vehicular access and community mobility. The project was financed by the Tourism...
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