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One of the many newly installed hand wash sinks at the St James Infirmary to help residents and staff members bolster efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
One of the many newly installed hand wash sinks at the St James Infirmary to help residents and staff members bolster efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

St. James Infirmary Fully Compliant With COVID-19 Protocols

In wake of the recent reports of positive COVID-19 cases at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, the St. James Municipal Corporation has stepped up protocols at the St. James Infirmary which it manages. Since the first case of COVID-19...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Brown (right), presents plaque to Sam Sharpe awardee, Durrant Brown, for his contribution in the field of Sports, at the annual Heroes’ Day Awards, sponsored by the St. James Municipal Corporation, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on October 19.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Brown (right), presents plaque to Sam Sharpe awardee, Durrant Brown, for his contribution in the field of Sports, at the annual Heroes’ Day Awards, sponsored by the St. James Municipal Corporation, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on October 19.

Outstanding Citizens of St. James Honoured by Municipal Corporation
Workers from the National Works Agency (NWA) clearing the Blue Diamond gully in Montego Bay, St. James.
Workers from the National Works Agency (NWA) clearing the Blue Diamond gully in Montego Bay, St. James.

NWA Cleaning Drains Across St. James
Garfield Angus (left), receives a plaque from Councillor for the Ensom City Division, St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, George Moodie, for outstanding contribution to education and nation building, during the Corporation and the Joint Civic Affairs Committee Heroes’ Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, on Monday (October 19), at Emancipation Square, Spanish Town. The event was held under the theme: ‘Celebrating a Heritage of Resilience and Pride’. Six residents of the parish were recognised at the ceremony.
Garfield Angus (left), receives a plaque from Councillor for the Ensom City Division, St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, George Moodie, for outstanding contribution to education and nation building, during the Corporation and the Joint Civic Affairs Committee Heroes’ Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, on Monday (October 19), at Emancipation Square, Spanish Town. The event was held under the theme: ‘Celebrating a Heritage of Resilience and Pride’. Six residents of the parish were recognised at the ceremony.

Six Persons Honoured by St. Catherine Municipal Corporation
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 13) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 13) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Kingston Mayor Says Flood Mitigation a Priority

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday
Local Government

KSAMC Extends Tenure of Junior Council

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has approved a motion to extend the tenure of the current Junior Council. As such, the existing councillors will carry on until the body is dissolved. Speaking at the KSAMC’s monthly meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Tuesday (October 13), Mayor of Kingston, Senator the Hon. Delroy Williams, explained...
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Health & WellnessLocal Government

Two Sisters Cave Remains Closed to Public UDC Concerned for Public Safety

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) notes with concern, the reports of illegal access to its property and the wanton disregard for public health and safety by members of the public trespassing at Two Sisters Cave, Hellshire, St. Catherine. The Corporation takes this opportunity to reiterate that Two Sisters Cave is not open to public access at this time and cautions...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (centre) is joined by (from left) Chairman of St James Municipal Corporation
CommunityLocal Government

500 Families in St. James Get Care Packages

Five hundred families across St. James have benefited from a donation of care packages from the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee. The packages, valued at US$10,000, were handed over to residents on Thursday (October 8) at the Peace Management Initiative (PMI) office, located on Church Street in Montego Bay. The parcels contained food items, including flour, sugar, cornmeal, bread and...
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The new garbage truck that was donated to Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP).
Local Government

New Truck to Boost Western Parks and Markets Limited’s Operational Capacity

Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited’s Regional Operations Manager, Garnet Edmondson, says the new garbage truck, which was recently donated to the entity by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), will serve to significantly improve service delivery and bolster WPM’s operational capacity. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Edmondson said the new vehicle has increased the number of Government-owned...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis. (FILE)
Local Government

New State Minister in Local Government commits to mandate

New Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis, has pledged his commitment to aid the Ministry in achieving its mandate through his assigned areas of responsibility. “I can say to the senior members of staff that we will move local government to its rightful place. We need for Local Government to be...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)
Local Government

Minister McKenzie says Government will not allow any sector to breach Orders

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will not allow any sector of the society to breach Orders, particularly as they relate to the coronavirus (COVID-19). "The Government is not going to facilitate any individual, regardless of their class, colour, religion or politics," Mr. McKenzie declared. The Minister was speaking at the handover of...
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