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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, speaks during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s meeting, held on March 12 at the Artisan Village in Falmouth.
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, speaks during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s meeting, held on March 12 at the Artisan Village in Falmouth.

Four of Six Containers That Will House Infirmary In Trelawny In Place

Four of the six prefabricated containers designated for the new Falmouth Infirmary have now arrived on site, marking a significant step in efforts to rehouse residents who were displaced following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was announced by Mayor...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held recently at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held recently at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.

33 Roads Repaired Under KSAMC Maintenance Project
Head of the Applied Meteorology Section in the Meteorological Service Division, Ronald Moody.
Head of the Applied Meteorology Section in the Meteorological Service Division, Ronald Moody.

MET Service Projects Below Normal Rainfall for Early Wet Season
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2026/27 Budget Debate) in the House of Representatives on March 10.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2026/27 Budget Debate) in the House of Representatives on March 10.

Gov’t Has Spent $67 Billion for Hurricane Restoration
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Sharnon Williams (left), joins WPM Waste Management Limited team member, Andrew Hart, in clearing discarded waste from Fisherman’s Beach in St. James during International Coastal Clean‑up (ICC) Day activities.
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Sharnon Williams (left), joins WPM Waste Management Limited team member, Andrew Hart, in clearing discarded waste from Fisherman’s Beach in St. James during International Coastal Clean‑up (ICC) Day activities.

NSWMA Urges Greater Public Awareness on E-Waste Dangers

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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, outlines activities being organised for Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18.
JIS Think TankLocal Government

NSWMA Highlighting E-Waste on Global Recycling Day

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will place special emphasis on electronic waste as part of its observance of Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18. Electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, includes discarded electronic devices such as cell phones, laptop and tablet computers, and other equipment containing electrical components or plugs. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, urges Jamaicans to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.
JIS Think TankLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Dispose of E-Waste Through Approved Recycling Channels

Jamaicans are being urged to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, instead of discarding the items in regular household garbage. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, made the appeal during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston, recently. He cautioned that e-waste contains hazardous substances that can pose serious...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers remarks during the Trelawny leg of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme handover ceremony, held at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Bounty Hall on March 11.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabour

Over 100,000 Post-hurricane Damage Assessments Completed

More than 100,000 household damage assessments have been completed across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as part of the Government’s efforts to identify and support families affected by the disaster. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shared the update, noting that, to date, some 101,458 households have been assessed. He was speaking to residents...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents a grant cheque to Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme beneficiary, Julia Shaw (second right), during the Trelawny leg of the initiative’s handover ceremony, held at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Bounty Hall on March 11. Looking on are: State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams, and State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Hon. Tova Hamilton.
CommunityHurricane Relief & RecoveryLabour

$366m in Grants for Hurricane-affected Trelawny Families Under ROOFS Programme

Grants totalling more than $366 million are being disbursed to hurricane-affected households in Trelawny under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security as part of the national recovery effort following Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during the Trelawny leg of the...
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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, speaks during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s meeting, held on March 12 at the Artisan Village in Falmouth.
Local Government

Falmouth Mayor Urges Developers to Comply With Building Standards

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, is urging business developers within the municipality to comply with regulatory standards and obtain the necessary permits to ensure safer and more sustainable building practices. He noted that enforcement drives are continuing across the municipality and encouraged developers who have begun construction without permits to regularise their status and settle outstanding payments. Councillor Gager...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (March 10).
CultureLocal Government

KSAMC Reviewing Carnival 2026 Routes And Event Applications

The proposed routes for the 2026 Jamaica Carnival road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), as preparations intensify for the upcoming season. The deadline for applications for Carnival-related events was March 6, and the Corporation is currently processing the submissions received. This was disclosed by Mayor of Kingston,...
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