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St. Ann’s Bay Mayor, Councillor Michael Belnavis
St. Ann’s Bay Mayor, Councillor Michael Belnavis

Authorities in St. Ann Finalising Traffic Plan for Reggae Sumfest

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says the St. Ann Municipal Corporation is working closely with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to manage the anticipated increase in traffic ahead of Reggae Sumfest, which is scheduled to be staged...
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated centre), signs a contract for the rehabilitation of the Harbour Circle roadway, during a press briefing held on July 9, at the St. James Municipal Corporation Building in Montego Bay.  Looking on (seated from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer, St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevion Manning and FSC Construction Limited contractor, Cosmore Thompson. Witnessing the signing (back row, left) are Procurement Officer of St. James Municipal Corporation, Patrick Rhoden; Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Dwight Crawford; and Superintendent of Roads and Works, Yannick Beckford. 
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated centre), signs a contract for the rehabilitation of the Harbour Circle roadway, during a press briefing held on July 9, at the St. James Municipal Corporation Building in Montego Bay.  Looking on (seated from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer, St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevion Manning and FSC Construction Limited contractor, Cosmore Thompson. Witnessing the signing (back row, left) are Procurement Officer of St. James Municipal Corporation, Patrick Rhoden; Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Dwight Crawford; and Superintendent of Roads and Works, Yannick Beckford. 

Harbour Circle Roadway and St. James Street Sidewalk to Be Rehabilitated
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses residents of St. Elizabeth during the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses residents of St. Elizabeth during the Ministry's Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) programme engagement, at the Evening Light Apostolic Tabernacle in Ginger Hill on Friday (July 10). 

Labour Ministry Takes Roofs Verification Exercise To St. Elizabeth Communities
Operations Director at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, addresses the recent launch of Operation CALM (Cleaning, Advising, Leveraging and Maintaining) at the Hugh Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon.
Operations Director at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, addresses the recent launch of Operation CALM (Cleaning, Advising, Leveraging and Maintaining) at the Hugh Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon.

NSWMA Urges Proactive Approach to Waste Management
Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith.
Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith.

July 15 Deadline for First SDC Administrative Grant Call

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Chief Executive Officer of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith (back row, second left), shares a moment with key stakeholders and students at the Hanover Youth Entrepreneurship awards ceremony, at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (July 3).
Local GovernmentYouth

Students Generate More Than $850,000 in Sales Through SDC Entrepreneurship Programme

A new wave of entrepreneurial passion and talent has emerged among Hanover's youth, with students generating more than $850,000 in sales through the Social Development Commission (SDC) and Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The three-month initiative culminated in an awards ceremony at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (July 3), where participants were recognised for...
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Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis
Local GovernmentTourism

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Anticipates Economic Boom from Reggae Sumfest

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is anticipating a boom in tourism and business activity from the staging of Reggae Sumfest 2026 in St. Ann.  With ongoing work being carried out at the Catherine Hall venue in St. James, which was damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October, this year’s international summer music festival will be held on July 18 at Plantation Cove in Priory.  Mayor Belnavis, who has long championed St. Ann as a premier entertainment destination,  said the move signals a new chapter for the resort parish and the wider northeastern...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the ceremony for the handover of supplies valued at US$415,000 to support the Ministry
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Local Government Ministry Receives Donation to Support Hurricane Melissa Recovery

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has received a donation of items valued at US$415,000 to assist ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery and humanitarian efforts. The donation, from the JN Foundation in partnership with Lutheran World Relief, included disaster relief kits containing quilts, educational materials, baby-care and personal-care items, among other things. The support will be channeled through the...
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National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

NIC Systems Prepared for Hurricane Season

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) has implemented measures to ensure its systems across the island are fully prepared for any potential weather events during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Rohan Stewart, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (July 1) that the Commission’s strategy includes regular assessments and proactive system upgrades....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers the keynote address during a ceremony on Tuesday (June 30) at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) headquarters in Kingston, where four water trucks were handed over.
Local GovernmentYouth

200 YSEP Workers to Bolster Hurricane Preparedness

Two hundred of this year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants will be assigned to work with the island’s Municipal Corporations to assist with preparations for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season and strengthen the country’s disaster-response capacity. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during Tuesday’s (June 30) handover ceremony at the National...
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Display booths showcasing a wide range of products and services at the St. Thomas Economic Village, held in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Friday, June 26. The event brought together micro and small entrepreneurs, community groups and stakeholders to promote local economic development and expand market opportunities.
Local Government

SDC Stages Economic Village to Drive Grassroots Business in St. Thomas

Utilising an integrated approach to strengthen community governance, foster commercial activity and create avenues for economic growth were among the key objectives of the Social Development Commission (SDC) staging of the St. Thomas Economic Village on Friday (June 26). The event, which was first held in the parish in 2025, forms part of the SDC's ongoing efforts to support and...
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