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Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos Rotulorum of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday (September 16) at King
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos Rotulorum of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday (September 16) at King's House.

Joseph Issa Sworn in as New Custos of St. Ann

Businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Issa, is the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Ann. Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented Mr. Issa with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony held at...
These National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) tipper trucks are used in the removal of bulky waste.
These National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) tipper trucks are used in the removal of bulky waste.

New Tipper Trucks to Improve Garbage Collection in St. Thomas
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.

Proper Private Arrangements to Be Made for Disposal of Commercial Garbage
Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Portland, Karl Coke (left), presents a Certificate of Recognition to Treasurer of the Buff Bay Development Area Committee (DAC), George Brown, at the staging of the inaugural Portland DAC Retreat held recently at Barhanna Vista Lodge in Port Antonio. The event, organised by the SDC through its Participatory Governance Programme, focused on community leadership and development.
Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Portland, Karl Coke (left), presents a Certificate of Recognition to Treasurer of the Buff Bay Development Area Committee (DAC), George Brown, at the staging of the inaugural Portland DAC Retreat held recently at Barhanna Vista Lodge in Port Antonio. The event, organised by the SDC through its Participatory Governance Programme, focused on community leadership and development.

Portland Community Leaders Benefit From SDC Development Retreat
Director, Licensing and Registration at Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BCLC), Vivian Nunes.
Director, Licensing and Registration at Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BCLC), Vivian Nunes.

BGLC Urges Compliance With Licensing Regulations

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Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Post and Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen.
Development

Liguanea Post Office Renovated

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...
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A flyer promoting the upcoming Product Sensitisation Session being organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC).
CommunityDevelopment

SDC to Host Product Standardisation Session in Westmoreland

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...
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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee on Tuesday (September 3).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. Elizabeth on High Tropical Wave Alert

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...
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Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon (fourth left), presents a cheque valued $1.5 million to winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T/20 Cricket Competition, Fairfield United, following their victory in the final held recently at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Congratulates Winners of 2024 National Community Cricket Competitions

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...
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