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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open a multipurpose building in Watt Town, St. Ann, on Friday (June 14). He is assisted by (from left) Deputy Mayor of St. Ann, Councillor Cardell Wickham; Executive Director Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester; Postmaster General, Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen; Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charles Young; and Senior Project Officer, Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley.

$30-Million Multipurpose Facility Established in Watt Town, St. Ann

Residents of Watt Town in St. Ann are benefiting from the establishment a $30-million multipurpose facility that provides information technology, postal and bill payment services, and space for community activities. The building, which was officially opened on Friday (June 14),...

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shares details of the inaugural World Fire Congress, during a recent interview with JIS News.

JFB Participates in Inaugural World Fire Congress

Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, making his contribution to the resolution to name 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town, during Tuesday’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Council’s chambers in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Approves Resolution to Assign Names for 16 Roads in Goldsmith Villa

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.

Work Continues to Improve Cross Roads Market

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon

St. James Municipal Corporation Prepared for Hurricane Season – Mayor

Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester (left) explains the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme to (from second left) Keystone Community Development Committee member, Kourtnie Dixon; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley; Director, Major Projects, National Works Agency (NWA), Richard McHargh; and Parish Manager, Social Development Commission (SDC) St. Catherine, Samuel Heron, during a SPARK Programme consultation meeting held at the SDC St. Catherine Parish Office on May 31.

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PHOTOS: Consultations On Spark Programme Held in St. Catherine Eastern

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

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Ministry Of Labour and Social Security To Host Productivity Summit

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will host a productivity summit from June 19 to 21. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the hybrid ‘Future of Work’ summit will coincide with World Productivity Day on June 20. Speaking during a 2024/25 post-Sectoral Debate media briefing on Thursday (May 30), Mr. Charles said the summit is intended to heighten...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme launch on Thursday (May 30) at the Corporation’s Chambers in Montego Bay.

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$7.5-Million Youth Climate Action Fund Launched in Mo’bay

The St. James Municipal Corporation has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme, a $7.5-million initiative aimed at promoting climate solutions in Montego Bay through youth engagement. This innovative programme is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) at Johns Hopkins University, USA. It will provide grants...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin.

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PHOTOS: US Ambassador and USAID Rep Call on Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).

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Dennis Chung Appointed New ODPEM Board Chairman

Dennis Chung is the new Board Chairman for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially introduced Mr. Chung during the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29). “He has been duly appointed to serve for the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, outlines how the Board of Supervision has impacted the lives of homeless persons, during his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28).

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Minister Commends Board of Supervision for Offering Hope and Support to the Vulnerable

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the Board of Supervision for remaining steadfast in its mission to offer hope and support to vulnerable citizens, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Making his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28), the Minister said the organisation has brought hope to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Wednesday’s (May 29) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann.

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National Disaster Fund Climbs to Over $550 Million

Jamaica’s National Disaster Fund now stands at more than $550 million, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. This marks a substantial increase from the $100 million in the fund at its inception, said Mr. Holness, who also Chairs the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC). He noted the Government’s significant strengthening of the country’s disaster preparedness efforts...