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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Richard Vernon (left); President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jason Russell (second left); Director of Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Julia Gordon; and Chairman of Build Expo Jamaica, Dwight Crawford, at the official launch of Recover and Rebuild Jamaica Expo 2026 at Pier One in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday, May 19.
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Richard Vernon (left); President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jason Russell (second left); Director of Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Julia Gordon; and Chairman of Build Expo Jamaica, Dwight Crawford, at the official launch of Recover and Rebuild Jamaica Expo 2026 at Pier One in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday, May 19.

Rebuilding Information to Be Provided At Recover and Rebuild Jamaica EXPO

Persons are to be assisted in making informed rebuilding decisions that are sustainable and resilient, at the Recover and Rebuild Jamaica Expo 2026, which was launched on May 19 at Pier One in Montego Bay, St. James. The Expo is...
Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, addresses the monthly meeting of the Corporation on Thursday (May 14).
Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, addresses the monthly meeting of the Corporation on Thursday (May 14).

New Policy Coming for Outdoor Advertising In St. Catherine
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

St. James Municipal Corporation Reports 380 Per Cent Market Fee Revenue Increase
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon (left), addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (May 14). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Errol Lebert.
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon (left), addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (May 14). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Errol Lebert.

St. Elizabeth Authorities Appeal for Shelter Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Season
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, chairs the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, chairs the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation's monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday (May 14).

Authorities In St. Elizabeth Seeking Alternative Emergency Shelters

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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Local Government

KSAMC Partners with UTECH to Stage Caribbean Urban Forum 2026

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in partnership with the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH), will host the Caribbean Urban Forum (CUF) 2026 from June 17 to 19. The conference will be held under the theme ‘On the Front Lines: Rethinking Resilience and Recovery in the Caribbean’. The CUF is an international conference on urban planning and development,...
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The repaired roof of Anchovy Primary School in St. James, completed by the National Education Trust (NET) following Hurricane Melissa.
EducationHurricane Relief & Recovery

NET Continues Islandwide Post-Hurricane School Rehabilitation Programme

The National Education Trust (NET) is continuing its islandwide rehabilitation programme to restore schools affected by Hurricane Melissa, underscoring the Government’s commitment to rebuilding safe, resilient, and supportive learning environments for Jamaica’s children. Anchovy Primary School in St. James and Ferncourt High School in Claremont, St. Ann, are among the institutions undergoing urgent infrastructural repairs after sustaining significant damage to...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Local Government

Mayor Welcomes New Commercial Complex In Downtown Kingston

The recently opened commercial complex at 105 Water Lane is the latest addition to the downtown Kingston landscape, and is expected to assist in revitalising the old business district. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, has welcomed the new development. “This investment represents the growing confidence and renewed interest in downtown Kingston as a place for business, culture and commercial...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Labour Day 2026Local Government

KSAMC to Spruce Up Franklin Town Primary, Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will undertake work at the Franklin Town Primary School and Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (May 12) meeting of the KSAMC, downtown Kingston. He said that the projects are also in observance of Africa Day,...
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The Elite Squad of Intake 27 of the Jamaica Fire Brigade lead a drill display during their graduation ceremony on May 9, at Iona High School in St. Mary.
Local Government

Minister Mckenzie Urges Citizens’ Discipline to Safeguard Firefighters

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging citizens to help reduce risks faced by members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by practising greater self-control and discipline. Speaking during the graduation ceremony for 96 members of Intake 27 on May 9 at Iona High School in St. Mary, Minister McKenzie emphasised that individuals can ensure...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Local Government

KSAMC Encourages Compliance with Signage Regulations

Enforcement activities continue under the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) signage regularisation initiative, to encourage compliance in the business community. In his address at Tuesday’s (May 12) Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) meeting in downtown Kingston, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the initiative, which commenced as a public education drive, is now an ongoing...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Local Government

KSAMC Allocates $10 Million to Improve Access for Persons with Disabilities

Approximately $10 million from signage-related revenue has been allocated to the repair of sidewalks and related accessibility improvement for persons with disabilities. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the announcement at Tuesday’s (May 12) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at its downtown offices in Kingston. “I am pleased to announce that a portion of...
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