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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is joined by Vendor, Charmaine McIntosh, on a tour of the newly rebuilt Hopewell Market in Hanover that was officially opened on Thursday, June 23.

Newly Rebuilt Hopewell Market Opens

More than 24 vendors will be occupying the newly rebuilt Hopewell Market in Hanover, which was officially opened on Thursday (June 23), by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The modern facility, constructed at a cost...

Stakeholders in attendance at the launch of the Rural Development Programme in Chambers Pen, Hanover, on Wednesday (June 22).

$223-Million Development Programme For Chambers Pen

Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Kimberley Blair.

Positive Response To NSWMA’s Plastic Separation Programme

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), makes a comment to Social Worker in the Public Assistance Department (PAD), Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ladane Gardner (left), at a recent ‘homeless wellness day of care’ event at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, St. James. Others sharing in the discussion (from second left) are National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Inspector, Dorothy Henry; Vernette Williams from the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC); and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for St. James, Angela McIntosh-Gayle.

15 Social Housing Units For St. James’ Homeless

The Clark's Town Market Shops in Trelawny that was officially opened in the town on Thursday (June 16).

Clark’s Town Market Shops Ready For Occupancy

4 years ago Local Government

Jamaica, A Good Prospect For Waste Management Privatisation

With over a million tonnes of solid waste being generated annually, Jamaica is a good prospect for the implementation of waste-to-energy technology, which is part of a proposed plan to privatise solid waste management services. This is according to a Waste Characterisation Study conducted by a consortium of French and Jamaican consultants between July 2021 and March 2022. According to...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting, downtown Kingston, on June 14.

4 years ago Local Government

Drain Cleaning In Corporate Area To Begin This Month

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is expected to begin the cleaning of drains in communities across the municipality before the end of the month. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, said the undertaking is expected to cost approximately $100 million. The programme, which seeks to reduce flooding, forms part of the KSAMC’s annual preparedness activities for...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), interacts with workers from the St. James Poor Relief Department during the homeless wellness day of care at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, June 10. Looking on (from second right) is Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams.

4 years ago Local Government

Infirmaries To Begin Welcoming New Residents July 1

The Government after two years, will be removing the absolute ban on new admissions to infirmaries across the island effective Friday, July 1. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure while addressing the homeless wellness day of care at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, June 10. “Every infirmary now has...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the opening ceremony for the agency’s National Environmental Awareness Week and World Ocean’s Day activities at Fisherman’s Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 8).

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4 years ago Local GovernmentTransport

NSWMA To Get New Garbage Trucks by Year End

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to receive new garbage trucks before the end of the year, which will improve waste collection in communities across the island. Executive Director of the agency, Audley Gordon, said that the procurement process “has just been completed” and “we are now in the phase of ordering the trucks”. He noted that the...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left) places the first bag of plastic bottles into the newly unveiled recycling bin at the Fisherman’s Beach in Montego Bay, St. James. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the National Environmental Awareness Week and World Ocean’s Day activities held at the facility on Wednesday (June 8). Looking on (from left) are Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams; Operations Director at the NSWMA, Aretha McFarlane; and Acting Regional Operations Manager at Western Parks and Markets Ltd., Dramaine Jones. The day was organised by the NSWMA.

4 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Urged To Call Out Litterbugs

Jamaicans are being implored to speak out against persons who are harming the environment by littering. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, made the call as he addressed the opening ceremony of the National Environmental Awareness Week and World Ocean’s Day activities at Fisherman’s Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 8)....

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

4 years ago JusticeLocal Government

NSWMA Reflects On 20 Years Of Service

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has much to be proud of as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. “Through these years, we have had quite a bit of success and we cannot hide from the challenges we have. However, when we look back at a number of our successes, when the history of the NSWMA is written, I believe...

4 years ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

Jamaicans Encouraged To Use NSWMA App To Report Illegal Dumping

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to report illegal dumping and littering through the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) mobile application. Community Relations Manager of the Authority, Kimberley Blair, has commended individuals who have used the platform to help to clean up Jamaica. She was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held recently at the agency’s headquarters...