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Former illegal dump site after the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Earth Day cleanup activities were completed in Hoist Brissett, Hanover, on Wednesday, April 22.
Former illegal dump site after the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Earth Day cleanup activities were completed in Hoist Brissett, Hanover, on Wednesday, April 22.

Major Cleanup Project in Hoist Brissett, Hanover

There has been a major community cleanup and beautification project in Hoist Brissett, Hanover, underscoring the importance of partnership between the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and residents in maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. The initiative, led by...
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative, held at the Middle Quarters New Testament Church of God in St. Elizabeth on April 17.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative, held at the Middle Quarters New Testament Church of God in St. Elizabeth on April 17.

NSWMA Deepens Church Partnership to Strengthen Community Solid Waste Practices
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent handover of 34 serviced lots at the Cherry Gardens Housing Development in Kitson Town to contributors of the National Housing Trust (NHT).
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent handover of 34 serviced lots at the Cherry Gardens Housing Development in Kitson Town to contributors of the National Housing Trust (NHT).

Sewerage System in Cherry Gardens Housing Development to Be Upgraded
Director of Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger (left), makes a presentation to student of the Knockalva Technical High School, Sanisha Roach (right), at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Hanover Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP) launch, held at the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa in Lucea on Wednesday, April 15.
Director of Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger (left), makes a presentation to student of the Knockalva Technical High School, Sanisha Roach (right), at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Hanover Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP) launch, held at the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa in Lucea on Wednesday, April 15.

Hanover Students Receive Support to Launch Microenterprises
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Monthly Sitting of Council on Tuesday (April 14) at the Corporation
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Monthly Sitting of Council on Tuesday (April 14) at the Corporation's downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Commences Enforcement Activities Under Signage Regularisation Programme

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that the Government has received more than $1.4 billion in donations up to March 31, 2026. More than 17,000 persons have donated to the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the country on October 28 last year. Director General of ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle, made the disclosure during...
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The Social Development Commission (SDC) Youth Entrepreneur Programme Flyer.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

Hanover Students to Benefit from Youth Entrepreneur Programme

Students from six high schools in Hanover will benefit from the new Youth Entrepreneur Programme (YEP), which is designed to equip them with practical business skills and financial literacy. The programme, being implemented by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in partnership with Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Jamaica Limited, will be launched on Wednesday, April 15 at the Grand Palladium Jamaica...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the recent opening ceremony for the Jamaica Blue Economy Framework Project stakeholders’ validation workshop held at AC Hotel by Marriott in St. Andrew.
DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Jamaica Advancing Sustainable Development Agenda

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting continued progress in advancing the country’s sustainable development agenda aimed at ensuring long-term economic stability, environmental protection, and social well-being. As outlined in its latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), the Institute noted that national efforts remain firmly aligned with the Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework (MTF) 2021-2024 and key global agreements,...
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Past beneficiary of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run scholarship, Shanique Corbett, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
CommunityDevelopmentEducation

Mobay City Run Scholars Commit to Community Service and National Development

Past beneficiaries of Jill Stewart MoBay City Run scholarships have pledged to give back to their communities and contribute to national development, noting the transformative impact of the initiative’s educational support. The beneficiaries shared their perspectives with JIS News during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the Agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on April...
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Acting Superintendent for the Jamaica Fire Brigade
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Motorists Urged to Park 10 Feet Clear of Fire Hydrants

Motorists are reminded to park at least 10 feet away from fire hydrants to ensure firefighters can carry out their critical duties without obstruction. Speaking during the last meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, Acting Superintendent for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Portland Division, Wade McDermott, cautioned that failure to maintain this distance could compromise first responders’ ability to act...
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Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith (right), looks at a finished bouquet, while Parish Manager for SDC Portmore, Ishiwawa Hope (centre), speaks to the designer and one of the workshop instructors, Lataliah McFarlane (left), during the agency’s second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Skills Symposium (YESS!) in St. Catherine,
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC to Implement Programmes to Strengthen Local Economy in 2026/27

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will continue to implement programmes and initiatives, aimed at strengthening the local economy for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Executive Director of the SDC, Omar Frith, made the disclosure on the JIS television programme ‘Get the Facts’, recently. “At the top of the agenda for the new financial year, we want to continue to strengthen the...
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