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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams (third left), speaks to runners before they set off on the first leg of the annual Cross-Island Run, being held under the theme ‘Local Government: The Work Continues’, on October 21 in Mandeville. Others (from left) are Executive Director of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith, and Mayor of Mandeville, His Worship Councillor Donovan Mitchell.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams (third left), speaks to runners before they set off on the first leg of the annual Cross-Island Run, being held under the theme ‘Local Government: The Work Continues’, on October 21 in Mandeville. Others (from left) are Executive Director of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith, and Mayor of Mandeville, His Worship Councillor Donovan Mitchell.

State Minister Highlights Importance of Work of Local Government

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, says the impact of local government touches all aspects of the lives of Jamaicans. “You can’t hide from it; we are involved in every aspect...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Ministry of Education Monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa; No School Closure at This Time
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on the development of Tropical Storm Melissa during Tuesday’s (October 21) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on the development of Tropical Storm Melissa during Tuesday’s (October 21) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Emergency Teams Activated as Jamaica Braces for Tropical Storm Melissa
The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.
The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.

Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth
75. Heavy rain and strong winds expected as tropical storm approaches.
75. Heavy rain and strong winds expected as tropical storm approaches.

Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Jamaica – Press Release #1

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).
CommunityCultureDevelopmentLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the nation’s heroes. He was speaking during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square on Monday (Oct.20). The event saw 17 persons being...
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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.
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Montego Bay Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Renew Covenant with Heritage

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says Jamaicans must not only celebrate their proud and bold heritage, but renew their covenant with it to preserve and strengthen the legacy built by generations of sacrifice. He made the call while addressing Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St....
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses students and Senior Teacher at St. Richard
CommunityDevelopmentEnvironmentLocal Government

NSWMA Urges Public Vigilance in E-Waste Disposal Practices

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging the public to be more mindful of how they dispose of electronic waste (e-waste). He was speaking during an E-Waste Exposition and Collection Drive, held on Tuesday (October 14) at St. Richard’s Primary School in St. Andrew. The event was in recognition of International E-Waste Day...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Kingston Joins Carter Center-Led ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives’ Global Campaign

Kingston has been officially selected to participate in the ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives’ global campaign. This is a major initiative led by The Carter Center, an organisation founded by late former United States (US) President, Jimmy Carter and former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. The campaign engages citizens globally to expand women’s access to critical public information, with the overarching aim...
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National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Public Cleansing Inspector in charge of Western St. Thomas, Kashane Grossett.
Local Government

NSWMA Extends Hours for Street Sweepers In St. Thomas

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has approved extended working hours for sweepers in St. Thomas as part of targeted efforts to address the accumulation of silt along roadways, particularly in the western section of the parish. In recent months, mounting concerns have emerged regarding the accumulation of silt and other aggregates along segments of the Southern Coastal Highway...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), engages with persons who turned out for the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event held on World Homeless Day on Friday (October 10) at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment is Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right). The event involved collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Local Government

Gov’t Committed to Strengthening Services for the Homeless – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening rehabilitation and mental health initiatives across the poor relief system to improve the care and well-being of homeless persons. He was addressing a Wellness in the Park event to mark World Homeless Day at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston on Friday...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, receives a gift basket by Councillor for the Palmers Cross Division in Clarendon, Carlene Benjamin. The presentation followed the Minister’s address during the Clarendon Municipal Corporation’s observance of World Homeless Day on October 10 at the Old Police Station grounds in May Pen, Clarendon.
Local Government

Minister Mckenzie Pledges Upgrades to Clarendon Drop-In Centre

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has pledged to address concerns at the Clarendon Drop-in Centre to ensure that the facility adequately meets the needs of the parish’s homeless population. He gave this undertaking while delivering remarks during the Clarendon Municipal Corporation’s observance of World Homeless Day on October 10, at the Old Police Station grounds...
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