Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says now is the time for community bars and taverns to regularise their operations, in light of the findings of a survey conducted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) on the Ministry’s behalf. “Of the survey that we did across the country, 80 per cent of our bar operators are...

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation will be moving its operations to a new building at the beginning of next month. The new location will be on Murray Street in the capital, Savanna-la-Mar. Speaking with JIS News, Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore, said the new administrative building will house the Planning Department, Accounts Department, Disaster Risk Management office, Council Chamber, municipal...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the coalition of beverage companies that has pledged to help local bars and taverns reopen for business. The $28-million initiative is being undertaken by Red Stripe, Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Celebration Brands and the Desnoes & Geddes Foundation. During the virtual press launch of the ‘For Our Bars: For...

The Disaster Committee of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is reporting that it is prepared for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season despite changes to its operations brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Disaster Committee is collaborating with various response agencies to plan for and handle any eventuality that may arise. The body is also working...

The Government has increased the number of persons allowed to attend funerals to 15. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, gave an update at a virtual press conference on Monday (May 18) at the Office of the Prime Minister. "Following a meeting we had some weeks ago with the undertakers… they recommended 15 funerals per day,...

The St. James Municipal Corporation is seeking funding from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), to cleanse and sanitize public spaces in Montego Bay and rural townships, as part of measures to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Corporation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on May 14, Mayor of...

Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, continues to implore residents of Hanover to maintain the Government’s COVID-19 safety measures, if the parish is to remain free of the virus amidst the outbreak. Hanover remains the only parish in Jamaica without a confirmed case of COVID-19. Mr. Samuels said it is imperative that residents adhere to the preventive measures, to include...