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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

Proper private arrangements are to be made with reputable service providers for the disposal of commercial garbage. This was stated by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. during the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC),...
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
Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Post and Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen.
Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Post and Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen.

Liguanea Post Office Renovated
A flyer promoting the upcoming Product Sensitisation Session being organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC).
A flyer promoting the upcoming Product Sensitisation Session being organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC).

SDC to Host Product Standardisation Session in Westmoreland

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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).
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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.
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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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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.
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5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents

Five thousand hurricane straps are to be provided for residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, to aid in the rebuilding of houses following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the materials will be provided through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), are all smiles as Marlene Stewart (right) of Pennants in the constituency displays the keys to her brand-new two-bedroom home, which was built under the Indigent Housing Programme. Also observing is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams. Ms. Stewart received the unit on Tuesday (August 20).
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Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central

Three deserving residents of Clarendon North Central are Jamaica’s newest homeowners, thanks to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivered the keys for furnished two-bedroom units to Marlene Stewart of Pennants and Alberta Henry of Coxswain, while Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards of Tanarchy received a one-bedroom unit. These bring the...
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