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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).

NSWMA Acquiring 50 Additional Trucks

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will get a boost in its fleet of trucks with the acquisition of 50 additional units. These will bolster the agency’s operational capabilities, thereby resulting in improved garbage collection islandwide. Minister of Local...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie makes his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie makes his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).

Minister Mckenzie Urges Support for Fire Wardens Club in Schools
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

Derelict Vehicles to Be Removed from the Streets Islandwide
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).

Flood Hazard Early Warning System for Port Maria
Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s Public and Civic Affairs Committee, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, provides details about the parish project for Labour Day 2024, during a recent meeting of the committee in Lucea.
Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s Public and Civic Affairs Committee, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, provides details about the parish project for Labour Day 2024, during a recent meeting of the committee in Lucea.

Hanover Municipal Corporation to Build House for Indigent Resident on Labour Day

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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, addresses residents of Bogue Village in St. James during a community meeting on May 9.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Aiming to Curtail Illegal Commercial Activities in Bogue Village

Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the St. James Municipal Corporation will be taking steps to address the issue of persons operating illegal garages and workshops in the community of Bogue Village, among other breaches in the parish. Councillor Vernon, who chairs the Corporation, gave this undertaking while addressing residents during a community meeting on May 9. He said...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, during the KSAMC’s meeting on Tuesday (May 14). The meeting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC to Undertake Two Major Labour Day Projects

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be undertaking work at the Jamaica Society for the Blind and Missionaries of the Poor in the Corporate Area on Labour Day, Thursday, May 23. Kingston’s Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby, who made the disclosure during the KSAMC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (May 14), said the engagements, which will represent two major...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), celebrates with Jamaica 4-H Clubs Girl of the Year, Deneila Wright (second left), at the 4-H National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh 4-H Centre, in Clarendon on May 10. Others (from left) are Chairman of the 4-H Clubs, Collin Virgo; Tricia Elliot, mother of Rhondre Elliot, who was crowned the 4-H Boy of the Year and Executive Director of the organisation, Peter Thompson.
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Youth Regional Exchange Programme Coming Soon

Young people in agriculture are set to benefit from experts from across the region, through a soon-to-be implemented youth regional exchange programme. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green made the disclosure at the 4-H National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh 4-H Centre, in Clarendon on May 10. Minister Green said the initiative, which will be launched...
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The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is presented with a $1 million donation by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), as a contribution towards the JPC’s various projects to promote productivity. Acting Managing Director, DBJ, David Wan (right), handed over the cheque during the media launch of the Ministry’s Future of Work and Productivity Summit held on May 9 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew. Accepting the contribution are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left); State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left); portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (third left); Chief Technical Director, JPC, Tamar Nelson (third right); and JPC Board Chairman, Omar Azan (second right). Sharing the moment is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre).
DevelopmentLabourOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial SecurityTechnology

Upcoming Summit to Discuss Strategies to Drive Productivity

Next month’s staging of the Future of Work and Productivity Summit, represents a crucial juncture in Jamaica’s drive towards transforming productivity to accelerate economic growth, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. The event, under the theme: ‘Bridging the Innovation Gap: Education, Skills and Economic Transformation,’ will be held at the University of Technology (UTech) in...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday (May 9).
CommunityDevelopmentLabourLabour Day 2024Labour Day 2024Local Government

Two Labour Day Parish Projects for St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation has identified two parish projects for Labour Day 2024 on May 23. These are the demarcation of special permit parking areas for the disabled community and the cleaning and beautification of sections of the Pye River Cemetery. Addressing the Corporation’s monthly meeting in Montego Bay on Thursday (May 9), Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie displays plans for the Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre, during the groundbreaking ceremony held on May 10 at the Poor Relief Office in Port Antonio.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Ground Broken for Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre

Ground has been broken for the construction of the Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre, which will be built at a cost of $51 million. The two-storey building will include a commercial sized kitchen, doctor’s office, laundry facilities, seating capacity for over 50 persons to dine, showers and bathrooms, as well as access for persons with disabilities. Sleeping accommodation will...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

New Board for ODPEM to be Announced Soon

A new Board for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will be announced early next week. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the announcement at a disaster preparedness town hall meeting, held at the Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio, Portland, on May 9. The ODPEM is the national disaster organisation responsible for...
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