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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses gthe Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) heritage lecture on the history of St. James at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19.
Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses gthe Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) heritage lecture on the history of St. James at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19.

Importance of Preserving St. James’ History Underscored

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has underscored the importance of preserving the rich heritage and historical legacy of St. James. He emphasised this while speaking during a Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) heritage lecture on the parish,...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during the recent launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during the recent launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Committed to Providing Resources for JFB – Minister Mckenzie
Acting Superintendent, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Jay Scott, outlines plans for Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week during the official launch at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 18).
Acting Superintendent, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Jay Scott, outlines plans for Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week during the official launch at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 18).

Fire Week to Focus on Safety in a Digital Society
The 10 residents of Hanover who were honoured by the Municipal Corporation for dedicated service to the parish, display their appreciation plaques which were presented during an awards ceremony held at the Sir Alexander Bustamante Square in Lucea on Monday (October 16).
The 10 residents of Hanover who were honoured by the Municipal Corporation for dedicated service to the parish, display their appreciation plaques which were presented during an awards ceremony held at the Sir Alexander Bustamante Square in Lucea on Monday (October 16).

Hanover Honours 10 Stalwarts for Dedicated Service
President of the Watermount Community Development Committee (CDC) Benevolent Society in St. Catherine, Carlos McLeod (right), engages with six of the nine ‘community heroes’ who were recently honoured by the CDC, during a ceremony at the Pedro Church of Christ in the parish.
President of the Watermount Community Development Committee (CDC) Benevolent Society in St. Catherine, Carlos McLeod (right), engages with six of the nine ‘community heroes’ who were recently honoured by the CDC, during a ceremony at the Pedro Church of Christ in the parish.

Watermount Honours Community Heroes

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Youth athletes participate in the first leg of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s annual Cross Island Run, which was launched in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (October 18).
Local GovernmentYouth

Local Government Ministry Launches Cross Island Run

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development launched its annual Cross Island Run in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (October 18). The Run, coordinated by the Social Development Commission (SDC), is a precursor to the celebration of Local Government Month, observed annually during November by the Ministry and its affiliated agencies and departments. During a ceremony at the...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
DevelopmentLocal Government

Confidence in Downtown Kingston’s Transformation Growing

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says confidence among Jamaicans about the transformation of downtown Kingston is growing. “There is transformation taking place and renovations in a lot of the streets downtown. If you look at Water Lane and other streets, a lot of property owners are investing in the renovation of their properties and they are putting them...
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Member of Parliament of Western Westmoreland, Morland Wilson, making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 11.
Local Government

Plans on Track for Building of Fruit and Vegetable Market in Negril

Plans are on track for the construction of the Negril fresh fruit and vegetable market, says Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson. Providing an update during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on October 11, Mr. Wilson said the first phase will see the development of a temporary facility to...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 10) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The meeting was held at the KSAMC’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Crab Circle Could Reopen in Another Month

Crab Circle in Kingston could reopen in another month once the measures recommended by the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department have been put in place. The popular streetside eatery was ordered closed by the health department on October 5 over sanitary concerns, and the facility has since been cleaned and sanitised. Speaking on ‘Good Morning, Minister’ on Love 101...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 10) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The meeting was held at the KSAMC’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Construction Interests Urged to Adhere to Development Approval Procedures

Persons engaging in construction activities are being reminded to seek guidance from Municipal Corporations before embarking on developments. Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Chairman, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, issued the reminder during the KSAMC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (October 10) at the local authority’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston. Senator Williams, who is also Kingston’s Mayor, underscored...
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Personnel from the Poor Relief Department at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation are providing nail-grooming services to homeless persons in the parish, during a World Homeless Day activity in Black River on Tuesday, October 10.
Local Government

Jamaicans Urged to Support the Homeless

Jamaicans are being urged to recognise and support individuals who face the challenge of homelessness. Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, in making the call, said that many homeless people in the parish and the wider Jamaica face hardships and are subjected to “unfriendly attention” on the streets. He stressed the...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordo, outlines plans for International E-Waste Day during a recent JIS Think Tank.
Local Government

NSWMA Hosts E-Waste Expo on October 14

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) exposition at its head office located at 61 Half-Way Tree Road, St. Andrew, on Saturday, October 14. The event, which will commence at 10:00 a.m, is in observance of International E-waste Day, under the theme ‘Mek Haste and Recycle Yuh E-Waste’. E-waste refers to any equipment...
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