Eighty-three community leaders from various development areas participated in the inaugural Portland Development Area Committee (DAC) Retreat, hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC). Held at Barhanna Vista Lodge in Port Antonio under the theme ‘Connect, Grow, Thrive: Building Stronger Communities Together,’ the event had the objective of inspiring collaboration and growth among local leaders. This is in keeping with...

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is calling on all gaming machine owners and operators to ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Director of Licensing and Registration, Vivian Nunes, said that locally made gaming equipment, namely poker boxes and slot machines, must be fully licensed before individuals can commence their operation. He warns that failure to comply can lead to...

Residents of St. Andrew are now enjoying a more comfortable environment and enhanced services at the recently renovated Liguanea Post Office. This modernisation exercise was executed by Jamaica Post in partnership with the National Identification System (NIDS) and features new tile work, modern counters, several new computers, updated branding and signage, commercial services, and various other enhancements. An official reopening...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is to host a Product Standardisation Session for small businesses on Wednesday, September 18, at the Y’s Menettes Resource Centre in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the session is open to the public, particularly local businessowners and entrepreneurs seeking to improve their products through proper labelling and standardisation. It forms part...

The parish of St. Elizabeth is on high alert as a strong tropical wave is set to move across Jamaica from September 4 to 6, bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms. The ‘breadbasket’ parish’s Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee convened a meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Tuesday (September 3) to outline proactive measures...

The bridge linking Cornwall Courts, Green Pond and surrounding communities in St. James was officially opened on Sunday, September 1. The project, which had a budget of approximately $13 million, was completed just in time for the start of the new school year. This will make life easier for more than 30,000 people who were affected, particularly those living in...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has congratulated Fairfield United and Angels Masters on their success in the just concluded SDC National Community Cricket Competitions. Fairfield United from Manchester won the T20 tournament, defeating Links United of St. Ann to secure the $1.5 million prize and their third title in four years. Links received $750,000 for their effort. In the Masters...