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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

St. James Municipal Corporation Reports 380 Per Cent Market Fee Revenue Increase

The St. James Municipal Corporation has reported a 380 per cent increase in revenue from market fees, attributed to a rise in the number of vendors operating at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay. Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, disclosed...

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's monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday (May 14).

Authorities In St. Elizabeth Seeking Alternative Emergency Shelters

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

KSAMC Partners with UTECH to Stage Caribbean Urban Forum 2026

The repaired roof of Anchovy Primary School in St. James, completed by the National Education Trust (NET) following Hurricane Melissa.

NET Continues Islandwide Post-Hurricane School Rehabilitation Programme

3 days ago 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...

3 days ago 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,...

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.

4 days ago 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...

4 days ago 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...

4 days ago 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...

The 96 young men and women who graduated from the induction training programme of the Jamaica Fire Brigade on May 9 at Iona High School in St. Mary.

5 days ago Local Government

96 Young Jamaicans Certified As Firefighters After Completing Training

Ninety-six young Jamaicans, including 85 males and 11 females, have successfully completed an intensive 13-week induction programme and are now the newest members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). The members of Intake #27 were honoured during their graduation ceremony, held at Iona High School in St. Mary on May 9. Beginning February 1, 2026, the recruits were introduced to...

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Rocky Meade, speaks during the opening ceremony for the three-day Jamaica National After-Action Review (AAR) for the Hurricane Melissa Response, held at the S Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (May 4).

2 weeks ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

National After-Action Review on Hurricane Melissa Response Under Way

Over the next three days, representatives of Jamaica’s national disaster response and coordination mechanism, together with external partners, will convene for the National After Action Review (AAR) of the Hurricane Melissa Response, 2025. The AAR will assess key strengths, highlight best practices, identify operational challenges and gaps, and generate actionable recommendations to strengthen alignment with national protocols and enhance overall...