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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).

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).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Build Just and Equitable Society

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.

Smart Bus Stop for Mount Salem in Montego Bay

NSWMA Launches Waste Separation Bin Initiative in Montego Bay

Director, Field Services Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Philone Mantock, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 31.

6 months ago DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

STATIN Makes Provisions to Access Gated Communities Ahead of National Living Conditions Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has made provisions to access gated communities as it conducts the latest Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC), scheduled to commence on August 4. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 31, Director of STATIN’s Field Services Division, Philone Mantock, indicated that proactive measures have been implemented to ensure seamless...

6 months ago DevelopmentHealth & Wellness

Significant Upgrades at Falmouth Public General Hospital

Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny has undergone significant upgrades, reflecting the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Jamaica’s healthcare system. This, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who was speaking during the official reopening ceremony for the Jackson Town Health Centre in the parish on July 24. He noted that the hospital’s bed complement...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (left) and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second right), look on as Director of Planning and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevian Manning (second left), signs the contract for the $23 million rehabilitation of the Richmond Hill Road in Catadupa, at the Corporation in Montego Bay on Wednesday (July 30). Managing Director of Build Management Technologies and Logistics, Andrew Jeffery (right), also affixes his signature to the contract, while the Corporation’s Acting Chief City Engineer, Yannick Beckford, observes.

6 months ago Development

Contract Signed for Rehabilitation of Richmond Hill Road in St. James

Work is slated to commence August 11 on the rehabilitation of a 670-meter stretch of roadway in Richmond Hill in Catadupa, St. James. The $23 million project is a partnership between the St. James Municipal Corporation and the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the works are expected to span six weeks. It will benefit over 1,500 residents, enhancing access to...

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.

6 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

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...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny.

6 months ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Local Communities Will Be Active Participants in Harmony Cove Project – PM

As the Harmony Cove development is set to get under way, Government is committed to ensuring that local communities are not just spectators but also active participants in the undertaking. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave the pledge while delivering the keynote address at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project in Duncans, Trelawny. “By integrating the...

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), hands over a gift to Minister Sheldon Cohen (second left) during the Emancipation/Independence Church Service, held at the Blessed Hope Assembly Christ Gospel Church of Jamaica Apostolic in Copperwood, St. James, on Sunday, July 27. They are joined by (from left) Government Senator, Charles Sinclair; Councillor Javin Baker; and wife of the pastor of the church, Cheryl Mitchell.

6 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor Calls on Jamaicans to Recommit to Nation-Building

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has issued a call for citizens to recommit to nation-building as Jamaica prepares to mark 63 years of independence. Mr. Vernon said every Jamaican can thrive with dignity but they must demonstrate the resolve to create a better future for all. “We must continue to...

Regional Director of Region Six in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes-Hall (second left), congratulates winner of the National Water Commission (NWC)/Miya Water Jamaica Limited Schools TikTok Water Conservation Challenge, Kamea Campbell (centre), at the NWC/Miya Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Staff Recognition Ceremony, held on Thursday (July 24), at the Power of Faith Ministries International Multipurpose Complex in Portmore, St. Catherine. At left is Tajay Bell, who placed second. Also sharing the moment are Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr (second right), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Miya, José Carazo.

6 months ago DevelopmentYouth

NWC and MIYA Water Jamaica Ltd Commended for Investing in Youth

Regional Director of Region Six in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes-Hall, has applauded the National Water Commission (NWC) and Miya Water Jamaica Limited for investing in youth, through their public education campaigns on water conservation. “We applaud the NWC and Miya for investing in infrastructure and into the young minds that now understand that saving...