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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon, presents the Spirit of Independence Award to Office Attendant at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Paulette Reid. The presentation was made during the Independence Uniform Parade, Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (August 6).
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon, presents the Spirit of Independence Award to Office Attendant at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Paulette Reid. The presentation was made during the Independence Uniform Parade, Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (August 6).

JIS Team Member Receives St. James Independence Honour

Office Attendant at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Paulette Reid, is among 17 recipients of this year’s Spirit of Independence Award and Mayor's Special Award, presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the economic, social, cultural...
Chair of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC), Professor Peter Blair Henry (left), responds to questions during a Special Interview with JIS Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Giovanni Dennis, at Jamaica House on July 29.
Chair of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC), Professor Peter Blair Henry (left), responds to questions during a Special Interview with JIS Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Giovanni Dennis, at Jamaica House on July 29.

JAMROCC Chair Ready to Serve
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right), presents the Key to the City of Kingston to Dancehall artiste Rodney Price, popularly known as "Bounty Killer". The conferment ceremony, held on Tuesday (July 28) at the Seaview Gardens Primary School in Kingston, included the official renaming of Wenchman Road to Rodney Price Drive.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right), presents the Key to the City of Kingston to Dancehall artiste Rodney Price, popularly known as "Bounty Killer". The conferment ceremony, held on Tuesday (July 28) at the Seaview Gardens Primary School in Kingston, included the official renaming of Wenchman Road to Rodney Price Drive.

Bounty Killa Receives Key to City of Kingston; Road Renamed in His Honour
Co-Founder of the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation, Jason Henzell, addresses the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Community Fun Day at the BREDS Treasure Beach Sports Park in St. Elizabeth on July 23.
Co-Founder of the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation, Jason Henzell, addresses the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Community Fun Day at the BREDS Treasure Beach Sports Park in St. Elizabeth on July 23.

BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation a Model of Community Resilience
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

NSWMA Head Urges Jamaicans to Help Keep Their Communities Clean

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.
Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Major Healthcare Deliveries Last Year Despite Hurricane

Jamaica’s health sector recorded significant progress during 2025 despite widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa as the Government continued efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve population health outcomes and reform the primary healthcare system. The achievements are outlined in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2025, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s...
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National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) St. James Parish Coordinator, Suzanne Brown, conducts a mental-wellness session during the Social Development Commission (SDC) Women’s Empowerment and Opportunities Fair on Thursday (July 23), at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James.
Health & WellnessLocal Government

Women Encouraged to Prioritise Mental Wellness

Women are being encouraged to prioritise their mental health to manage daily stress, build resilience, and support their overall wellness. National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) St. James Parish Coordinator, Suzanne Brown, made the call, while conducting a session during the Social Development Commission (SDC) Women’s Empowerment and Opportunities Fair on Thursday (July 23) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre...
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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the congregation during an Emancipation/Independence Thanksgiving Church Service at the Shiloh Apostolic Church in New Building, Nain, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday, July 26.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Mayor of Black River Highlights Resilience of Residents of St. Elizabeth

The people of St. Elizabeth are resilient, and that resilience is what will carry the parish and Jamaica forward, says Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon. Addressing an Emancipation/Independence Thanksgiving Church Service at the Shiloh Apostolic Church in New Building, Nain, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday, July 26, Mayor Solomon said this...
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Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, addresses the SDC St. James Women’s Empowerment and Opportunities Fair at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James on Thursday, July 23. Sitting to the right is SDC
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Empowers St. James Women

Women from across St. James are now better equipped with information and support for employment, entrepreneurship and personal growth, having benefited from an Empowerment and Opportunities Fair organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC). Held on Thursday (July 23) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, the event brought together more than 100 participants with government agencies, private-sector organisations and community...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
CommunityHurricane MelissaLocal GovernmentYouth

Youth Groups in St. James Invited to Apply for Climate Funding

Youth groups across St. James are being invited to submit innovative climate-action projects to access funding under the latest round of the Youth Climate Action Fund. Applications will remain open until midnight on September 10 and may be submitted via email to bloombergmobay26@gmail.com. The St. James Municipal Corporation has secured US$50,000 for the current application period to support youth-led projects...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
CommunityLocal Government

NSWMA Head Urges Proactive Approach To Hurricane Preparedness

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging Jamaicans to adopt a proactive approach to hurricane preparedness by addressing potential hazards long before severe weather threatens the island. He said that many people wait until a storm is imminent before taking action, increasing the risk to lives and property. Mr. Gordon, who was speaking...
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