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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.
Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordo, outlines plans for International E-Waste Day during a recent JIS Think Tank.

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...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), with clients and staff of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless. Minister McKenzie visited the shelter located on King Street in Kingston during a ceremony to commemorate World Homeless Day on Tuesday (October 10). Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Mayor of Kingston and KSAMC Chairman, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Inspector of Poor, Kingston and St. Andrew, Mavis Farquharson.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), with clients and staff of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless. Minister McKenzie visited the shelter located on King Street in Kingston during a ceremony to commemorate World Homeless Day on Tuesday (October 10). Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Mayor of Kingston and KSAMC Chairman, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Inspector of Poor, Kingston and St. Andrew, Mavis Farquharson.

Phase Two of Desmond Mckenzie Transitional Centre Development to Be Completed in January
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 10) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the council’s office in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 10) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the council’s office in downtown Kingston.

Training Programme to Be Hosted for Corporate Area Food Vendors
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses today’s (October 10) council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at its 24 Church Street location in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses today’s (October 10) council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at its 24 Church Street location in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Finalises Programme to Combat Dengue
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), converses with the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Dwight Wilson (second right), and residents of Falmouth, Trelawny, where drain cleaning will be carried out to contain the spread of dengue, during a visit on Friday (October 6).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), converses with the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Dwight Wilson (second right), and residents of Falmouth, Trelawny, where drain cleaning will be carried out to contain the spread of dengue, during a visit on Friday (October 6).

Gov’t Allocates $6m for Emergency Drain Cleaning in Falmouth

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Director, Operations, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October 5),  at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Local Government

NSWMA Educates About E-Waste

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is on a drive to educate citizens about electronic waste (e-waste) and how to properly dispose of it. E-waste refers to any equipment with plugs, cords and electronic components that are at the end of their useful life. These include mobile phones, personal computers, peripherals, such as printers and keyboards, televisions and associated...
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Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (October 4).
Local Government

National Lightning Programme Being Developed

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says work has begun to develop a national lightning programme. This was disclosed by Acting Deputy Director General, Michelle Edwards, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (October 4). “The aim of the programme is to promote integration of lightning safety...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Local Government

Role and Function of Municipal Police Being Reviewed

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the role and function of the municipal police are being reviewed. Municipal police officers support the activities of the local authorities by enforcing municipal laws and regulations and maintaining public order, among other activities. “The role of the municipal police is to help maintain order within the space –...
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Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, and Chair of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Parliamentary Sub Committee, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.
Local Government

CDF Vital for Small Community Projects

The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is a vital resource for small community projects within constituencies and is not intended to be used for major capital projects. This was stated by Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, and Chair of the CDF Parliamentary Sub Committee, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, during a recent Nationwide News Network (NNN) radio segment,...
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Infected mosquito biting skin.
Health & WellnessLocal Government

$331 Million Provided for Dengue Mitigation

A sum of $331 million has been allocated to support mitigation works across the island as the Government ramps up efforts to contain the dengue outbreak. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 3). He said that $96 million will go to the municipal...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), addresses today’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew. Listening is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Health & WellnessLocal Government

Ministry of Local Government and Community Development Joins Effort to Contain Dengue

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be providing funds for the emergency response to contain the dengue outbreak, says Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking with journalists at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on September 27, the Minister noted that the resources will be channelled through the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). He said...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Disaster ReliefLocal Government

ODPEM Recommends Warden System for Schools, Businesses

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising schools and businesses to implement a warden system to assist with the coordination and safe evacuation of persons during emergencies.  “Companies and schools should ensure that they have floor wardens. These persons should be so trained and equipped where they can check the facility to ensure that everyone has...
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