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Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, provides details about several projects implemented by the agency over its 29-year existence, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).

JSIF Attributes Success to Strong Community Partnerships

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) credits its success in fulfilling its mandate to strong partnerships forged with communities. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26), Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, highlighted JSIF’s...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the media launch of the 'Pass the Broom' public education campaign on March 27, at the Authority's Corporate offices in Kingston.

‘Pass the Broom’ to Keep Public Spaces Clean

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford.

Refrain from Charging Devices Overnight to Prevent Fire Hazards – JFB

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Warns Against Leaving Children Alone at Home

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Land Agency (NLA), Cheriese Walcott (right) shows customer Herman Grace (left) how to use the latest customer engagement platform, NLA Connect, which aims to revolutionise customer service and communication within the agency. The demonstration took place on Thursday (March 20) at the NLA Land Title Division, located at 93 Hanover Street in Kingston, during the NLA Connect Launch.

PHOTOS: Launch Of NLA Connect

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation on Thursday (March 20).

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Work Completed On Parnassus Agro Park In Clarendon

Work on the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, which falls under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project, is now complete. More than 60 farmers have been approved to operate within the park, which will commence operations in April, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on Thursday (March 20). He provided the update during his 2025/26 Budget Debate...

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller (left), places plastic waste in the ‘Plastic Containers Only’ bin, during the launch of the MPM Waste Management Limited’s Plastic Separation Initiative and Clean-Up at the New Causeway Fishing Village in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 18). Looking on from (second left) are President, New Causeway Fishing Village, Glassford Mitchell; Regional Operations Manager MPM Waste Management, Dramamine Jones; Public Health Inspector, Frank Graham; and Chief Compliance Officer, Eastern Region, at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Richard Barcoo. The event was in observance of Global Recycling Day.

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PHOTOS: Plastic Separation Initiative and Clean-Up at New Causeway Fishing Village

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller (left), places plastic waste in the ‘Plastic Containers Only’ bin, during the launch of the MPM Waste Management Limited’s Plastic Separation Initiative and Clean-Up at the New Causeway Fishing Village in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 18). Looking on from (second left) are President, New Causeway Fishing Village, Glassford...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

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KSAMC Equipping Staff to Advance in Their Jobs

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has partnered with Excelsior Community College to provide access to training programmes for employees. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the training will ensure that staff gain valuable skills and have the necessary qualifications to advance in their jobs. He was addressing Tuesday’s (March 11) monthly council meeting of the KSAMC,...

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KSAMC Engages Support for Ward Theatre Restoration

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is advancing efforts to restore the historic Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said he has engaged a broad range of experts to provide critical support in reinstating the facility. The restoration effort will include input from creatives, engineers, architects, restoration specialists, and members of the business...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, emphasises a point while delivering the opening 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

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Gov’t Moves to Update Income Tax Relief Act for Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries

The Government is in the process of repealing and updating the Income Tax Relief (Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries) Act to, “ensure that it is fit for purpose” according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The revamped legislation is expected to offer a range of tax benefits to large-scale investors. Minister Williams, who was delivering...

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KSAMC Establishes Advisory Committee

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has established an Advisory Committee to provide oversight for the financial affairs and management of the organisation. This 10-member committee, to be chaired by Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, will serve as an interim mechanism for the Local Public Accounts Committee (LPAC). Speaking at Tuesday’s (March 11) monthly council meeting of the KSAMC,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new home to Indigent Housing Programme recipient, Enid Brown (third left), in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Delroy Slowley; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.

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Indigent Housing Programme Focuses on Climate Resilient Houses

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry’s Indigent Housing Programme is focused on building more climat- resilient houses that can withstand the test of time. The Minister was addressing the handover ceremony for a home in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Ms. Enid Brown, whose home was destroyed by fire in June of 2023...