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

Jamaicans Encouraged to Practise Composting

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is encouraging Jamaicans to adopt a culture of composting and recycling, to reduce the amount of waste being produced. “We want to push composting, because depending on the statistics you chose to look...

The $10 million two-bedroom housing unit built under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. The unit was handed over to a family of four in Moreland Hill, Westmoreland, on Friday, December 9.

Christmas Comes Early for Indigent Family

Public Cleansing Officer at the Western Parks and Market (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Patrick Gilchrist, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (December 8).

WPM Promises A Clean Christmas for Western Jamaica

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Beckford Lodge Road, Eastern Westmoreland rehabilitation project contract-signing ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 7).

Road Network Review Under Way

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (right) and Hardware and Lumber (H&L) Managing Director, Marcus Richards, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the provision of garbage trucks to communities islandwide under the waste collection agency’s ‘Drum A Di Gate’ initiative. The signing took place at the NSWMA’s headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road on December 7.

NSWMA, H&L Sign MOU for ‘Drum A Di Gate’ Initiative

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left) and Managing Director, Wadmar Construction Limited, Mark Knight (centre), display the signed contract for rehabilitation work of the Beckford Lodge Road in Westmoreland. The contract- signing ceremony was held on Wednesday (December 7) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence; and Chief Executive Officer, Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Marvalyn Pitter.

3 years ago Local Government

$41-Million Contract Signed for Rehabilitation of Beckford Lodge Road

Significant rehabilitation work will be undertaken on the Beckford Lodge Road in Westmoreland at a cost of $41,723,887.50. The project is slated to be undertaken over four months from January to April 2023. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, signed the contract with Managing Director of Wadmar Construction Limited, Mark Knight, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses recruits from Intake 24 at a Jamaica Fire Brigade Graduation Ceremony, held in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on December 3. At left is Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.

3 years ago Local Government

Minister Says Jamaica Fire Brigade Continues to Perform as an Elite Unit

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Jamaica Fire Brigade continues to perform as an elite unit, with workers proudly relishing their role as first responders. Mr. McKenzie, who was giving the main address at the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s graduation ceremony for Intake No. 24 at the Madge Saunders Conference Centre, Tower Isle, St. Mary,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), tries out one of the 10 motorcycles acquired to enhance the operations of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) enforcement team, during a handover ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30). Observing are NSWMA representatives and other stakeholders.

3 years ago Local Government

NSWMA Rolling Out Christmas Cleanup Programme

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), in collaboration with Municipal Corporations islandwide, will be rolling out a special cleanup programme during the Christmas season. The programme will target town centres and market districts and aims to boost garbage collection while placing greater emphasis on compliance to minimise the illegal disposal of waste. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (sixth right) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30. Observing are representatives and stakeholders from NSWMA and Tank Weld Equipment Limited.

3 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Hands Over 50 New Trucks to NSWMA

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially handed over 50 new trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), today (November 30). The vehicles, valued at approximately US$6.9 million, will improve garbage collection islandwide and bolster the operations and capabilities of the agency. They were handed over during a ceremony at the National Heroes Park,...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), prepares to unveil the new Stony Hill Market sign, at the opening of the rehabilitated facility on Thursday (November 24). He is joined by (from left) Youth Mayor for Kingston, Kijani Williams; Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis; Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; and Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill.

3 years ago Local Government

Vendors Pleased with New Look Stony Hill Market

Two vendors are expressing pleasure at the rehabilitation of the Stony Hill Market in St. Andrew, noting that they now have a more spacious and welcoming environment to conduct business. The facility, which was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on Thursday (November 24), was renovated and expanded to increase the space available...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), listens as the newly installed Youth Mayor, Kijani Williams, addresses the Junior Mock Council, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC), at the Council Chamber in downtown Kingston on Friday (November 25). The Junior Council provides a platform for students to voice their concerns about issues that affect them and coincides with Local Government Month in November.

3 years ago Local Government

PHOTOS: Sitting of KSAMC Junior Council

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), listens as the newly installed Youth Mayor, Kijani Williams, addresses the Junior Mock Council, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC), at the Council Chamber in downtown Kingston on Friday (November 25). The Junior Council provides a platform for students to voice their concerns about issues that affect them and coincides with...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), points to the unveiled sign of the upgraded Stony Hill Market in St. Andrew, at the opening on November 24. Celebrating its unveiling are (from left) Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Muncipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, His Worship, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; Deputy Mayor, Kingston and St. Andrew, Councillor Winston Ennis and Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill.

3 years ago Local Government

Significant Capital Investments to Upgrade Markets

The Government will be making significant capital investments to upgrade existing markets and build a new one across the island in the next financial year. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, disclosed the details during the official opening of the upgraded Stony Hill Market in St. Andrew on Thursday (November 24). Included in the investments will...