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Acting Regional Operations Manager of the NSWMA/Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones (left), and Councillor for the Flanker Division in St. James, Senator Charles Sinclair (second left), at a ceremony where garbage drums were handed out to residents of Flanker, on December 7. Residents (from third left) are Shirley Robinson and Catherine Cunningham.
Acting Regional Operations Manager of the NSWMA/Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones (left), and Councillor for the Flanker Division in St. James, Senator Charles Sinclair (second left), at a ceremony where garbage drums were handed out to residents of Flanker, on December 7. Residents (from third left) are Shirley Robinson and Catherine Cunningham.

Residents Of Flanker Get Garbage Drums

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA)/Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, on Tuesday (December 7) distributed 20 garbage drums in the communities of Flanker and Providence Heights in St. James. They were donated  under the entity’s ‘Drum...
The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.
The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.

Official Opening In Sight For Montego Bay Fire Station
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Multi-Sectorial Forum held recently at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. Seated is Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams.
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Multi-Sectorial Forum held recently at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. Seated is Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams.

MBCCI To Host Crime Summit
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and Mayor of Falmouth, Colin Gager (left), prepare to plant a tree on the grounds of the Trelawny Infirmary in Falmouth, during a recent visit to the facility by the Minister and his team as a part of Local Government Month activities in November.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and Mayor of Falmouth, Colin Gager (left), prepare to plant a tree on the grounds of the Trelawny Infirmary in Falmouth, during a recent visit to the facility by the Minister and his team as a part of Local Government Month activities in November.

Gov’t Considers Vaccine Requirement for New Admissions to Infirmaries
Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses the launch of the Manchester Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes initiative, at the Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, recently.
Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses the launch of the Manchester Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes initiative, at the Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, recently.

Manchester Custos Launches ‘Beliefs, Values, And Attitudes’ Initiative

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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Local Government

Jamaica Fire Brigade Plans To Increase Staff

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has announced plans to increase its staff complement through the addition of new positions in upcoming fiscal years. Speaking with JIS News, JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, said the JFB’s staff complement of uniformed and non-uniformed personnel stands at approximately 2,164, with the number of uniformed firefighters hovering at 1,868. “We are currently undertaking a restructuring...
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Newly installed Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding (second left) with (from left) Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; immediate former Custos of the parish, Reverend Jeffrey McKenzie, and Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, after her recent installation, held at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park in the parish.
JusticeLocal Government

New Custos Welcomed By Justice Minister

Newly installed Custos of St. Catherine, businesswoman and community builder, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, has been welcomed by several stakeholders. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said Mrs. Golding was “highly recommended” by leaders in the parish, including Justices of the Peace (JPs), and he is convinced that she will represent the parish well. “We will work with her, and...
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Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos of St. Catherine Hon. Icylin M. Golding with the Grand Commission, at an installation ceremony held today, Tuesday (November 23), at the National Police College of Jamaica, in Twickenham Park, in the parish.
Local Government

New Custos For St Catherine Installed

Businesswoman and community volunteer Hon. Icylin M. Golding is the new Custos of St. Catherine. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen conducted the installation in a ceremony held Tuesday (November 23), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park. Speaking at the ceremony, the Governor-General said the new Custos has been very involved in the...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses congregants at the Local Government Month 2021 National Church Service at Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny, on Sunday (November 21).
COVID-19 VaccinationLocal Government

Jamaicans Need To See Urgency In Getting Vaccinated – McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says all well-thinking Jamaicans need to see the urgency in getting  vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at the Local Government and Community Month National Church Service at Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny, on Sunday (November 21), the Minister argued that the country would not be able to...
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Parish Disaster Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair.
Local Government

Communities Encouraged To Be Proactive In Disaster Management

Community groups are encouraged to be proactive in disaster management and adopt the relevant risk-reduction strategies imparted by the municipal corporations and other response agencies. Speaking with JIS News, Parish Disaster Coordinators for St. Mary and St. James, Yolande Jankie and Tamoy Sinclair, respectively, shared that for their parishes, some communities are active in seeking out disaster management information and...
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Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.
Local GovernmentNational Security

St. James Custos And Residents Welcome SOE

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, says that the recent declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in seven police divisions to curtail crime was a necessary move by the Government. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement on November 14 during a virtual press conference, said that the SOEs have been declared...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing congregants during the Local Government and Community Month 2021 National Church Service at Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny, on Sunday (November 21).
Local Government

Gov’t Considering Proposals To Reopen State Infirmaries

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is considering proposals to reopen State infirmaries across the country to accommodate new cases. He made the disclosure while addressing the Local Government and Community Month 2021 National Church Service at Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny, on Sunday (November 21). Minister McKenzie noted that more...
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