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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides an update on his Portfolio during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides an update on his Portfolio during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

Eventide Home Memorial Day to Be Commemorated Annually

Cabinet has approved a submission for May 20 to be commemorated annually as a National Day of Remembrance for the 150 women who lost their lives in a fire at the Eventide Home in St. Andrew, on May 20, 1980....
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is photographed inside the ambulance donated to the Portland Infirmary by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund on May 21. At right is CHASE Fund Chief Executive Officer, Wilford “Billy” Heaven.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is photographed inside the ambulance donated to the Portland Infirmary by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund on May 21. At right is CHASE Fund Chief Executive Officer, Wilford “Billy” Heaven.

CHASE Fund Donates Fully Equipped Ambulance to Portland Infirmary
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica Prepared for Hurricane Season
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, addresses a welcome reception for delegates of Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise, at the Falmouth Artisan Village in Trelawny, on May 7.
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, addresses a welcome reception for delegates of Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise, at the Falmouth Artisan Village in Trelawny, on May 7.

Mayor of Falmouth Expresses Optimism About Major Development Projects
Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left), observes as Sagicor Group Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christopher Zacca (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Others (from left) are Sagicor Bank CEO, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman;, and Senior Vice President, Corporate, Retail and Strategic Business Development, Sagicor Group, Michael Willacy.
Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left), observes as Sagicor Group Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christopher Zacca (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Others (from left) are Sagicor Bank CEO, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman;, and Senior Vice President, Corporate, Retail and Strategic Business Development, Sagicor Group, Michael Willacy.

JDF and Sagicor Renew Partnership to Drive Strategic Initiatives

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), and Executive Director of the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation, Christine Gore (left), watch intently as Director of the Council for Creative Education in Finland, Heramb Kulkarni, shows them the features of a game-changing application on his phone, during Tuesday’s (May 27) opening ceremony for the National Mathematics Workshop, at The Mico University College in Kingston.
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Education Minister Welcomes Assistance From CCE to Strengthen Maths Instruction

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has welcomed assistance from the Council for Creative Education (CCE), to strengthen mathematics instruction. The CCE is a pioneering research organisation based in Finland, committed to redefining education through creativity and innovation. Addressing the opening of a three-day National Mathematics Workshop, which commenced on Tuesday (May...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, removes weeds from the garden area of the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) on Friday (May 23). Minister McKenzie was participating in a Labour Day Project organised by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to renovate gardens, prune trees and clean benches at the VJH and Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).
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Minister McKenzie Joins in Sprucing Up Gardens at VJH and KPH

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, joined the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) team in giving a facelift to the gardens at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) and Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Friday, May 23).   Scores of students and other volunteers from surrounding communities, came out to participate in the Labour Day activity, which entailed...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
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NSWMA Urges Citizens to Containerise Waste

As Jamaicans prepare for massive clean-up activities on Labour Day, Friday, May 23, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is urging them to properly containerise their waste. Containerisation is the practice of securely packaging solid waste in garbage bags and placing it in designated containers, such as drums or skips/receptacles, rather than leaving it scattered or exposed in open...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (May 21).
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USF Head Reaffirms Agency’s Commitment to National Development

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, is reiterating the organisation’s commitment to supporting national development. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (May 21), Mr. McFarlane said the USF will continue expanding internet access to underserved communities as part of its robust digital transformation initiative. “In 2025, we can’t have...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
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NSWMA to Undertake Several Clean-Up and Beautification Projects on Labour Day

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be undertaking several clean-up and beautification projects across the island on Labour Day, which will be observed on May 23. Executive Director of the agency, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that in addition to supporting the national project in Mason River, Clarendon, all four regional offices will be engaged in activities in...
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