Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Sydney Stewart, is suggesting that more focus be placed on hosting coronavirus (COVID-19) sensitisation sessions and public education campaigns in communities as part of efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. Councillor Stewart, who was speaking during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ recent weekly ‘COVID Conversations’ digital press conference, argued that the...

Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, has lauded firefighters in St. Elizabeth for the critical role they play in protecting lives and properties in the parish. Speaking at a ceremony to hand over a skid unit to the Santa Cruz Fire Station in the parish, on Wednesday (December 9), Mayor Sangster noted that firefighters have been performing their operational...

The MPM Waste Management Limited has embarked on a programme to identify and clear several mini- dumps in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas. Regional Operations Manager of MPM Waste Management Limited, Mr. Adrian Grant, believes that these illegal dumps contribute to the infestation of rodents and as such they must be eradicated. “With the festive season fast...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the backlog in garbage collection due to the recent inclement weather is almost cleared. “Coming out of the rainy season, we did accumulate quite a bit of backlog, especially in Kingston, St. Catherine, St. Andrew and parts of St. Thomas. We had some real challenges. My Operations...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that no permits have been granted by the municipal corporations for parties and events anywhere in Jamaica, and the staging of these illegal activities will be stopped by the police. He was speaking during Tuesday’s (December 8) sitting of the House of Representatives. A ban has been placed on...

The Government will be allocating a number of tablets and smartphones to infirmaries to facilitate contact between residents and their loved ones over the holiday period. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 8. Visits to residents of infirmaries have been banned by...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is implementing late night operations across the island during the holiday season, to ensure clean public spaces. Addressing the House of Representatives on December 8, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the move is part of measures to handle the anticipated increase in waste during Christmas into the...