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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), speaks with WPM Waste Management Limited’s Public Cleansing Manager, Mark Jones, during the clearance of a dump site at North Street in the resort city on Tuesday ( May 13).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), speaks with WPM Waste Management Limited’s Public Cleansing Manager, Mark Jones, during the clearance of a dump site at North Street in the resort city on Tuesday ( May 13).

WPM Waste Management Clears Dumpsite in Montego Bay’s Commercial District

WPM Waste Management Limited has cleared a dumpsite on North Street in Montego Bay, St. James, to improve sanitation and enhance the area’s appearance. This exercise was carried out under the St. James Municipal Corporation’s ‘MoBay Step-Up’ Programme. Launched last...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents a gift to Disaster Relief Officer at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston, Kevin Nelson (second left), during a meeting on Tuesday (May 13) at the Ministry in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Chargé d
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents a gift to Disaster Relief Officer at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston, Kevin Nelson (second left), during a meeting on Tuesday (May 13) at the Ministry in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Chargé d'Affaires, US Embassy, Amy Tachco and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin (right). The meeting was held to discuss matters related to disaster response.

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Discusses Disaster Response with US Embassy Officials
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.

Gov’t Identifies Land for New Water Shop in St. Toolies, Manchester
Fire chiefs from across the region at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2025 Conference, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday (May 12).
Fire chiefs from across the region at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2025 Conference, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday (May 12).

Mayor Suggests Creation of Caribbean Emergency Response Hub
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) along with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Evette Nation (fourth right) break ground for the construction of a unit under the programme at Old Porus Road, Manchester on May 9. Others joining in the groundbreaking exercise are (from left): Director, Administration, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Damion Chen; Councillor, Bellefield Division, Mario Mitchell; Councillor, Porus Division, Claudia Morant Baker; Ms. Nation’s brother, Robert Nation, while other family members observe.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) along with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Evette Nation (fourth right) break ground for the construction of a unit under the programme at Old Porus Road, Manchester on May 9. Others joining in the groundbreaking exercise are (from left): Director, Administration, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Damion Chen; Councillor, Bellefield Division, Mario Mitchell; Councillor, Porus Division, Claudia Morant Baker; Ms. Nation’s brother, Robert Nation, while other family members observe.

PHOTOS: Groundbreaking for Indigent Housing Programme in Manchester

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), addresses residents and team members from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), ahead of a clean-up exercise in West Kingston on Thursday (May 8) under the NSWMA’s ‘Pass di Broom’ campaign.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Massive West Kingston Clean-Up under NSWMA’s Pass di Broom Campaign

Residents of West Kingston are now enjoying a cleaner, more pleasant environment following the removal of bulky waste, derelict vehicles and backlogged garbage from several communities on Thursday (May 8). The major clean up activity was done by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) under its new ‘Pass di Broom’ campaign. Several truckloads of household garbage and bulky wastes...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), shares a photo opportunity with residents and volunteers prior to the start of a major clean-up exercise in Kingston Western, for which he is the Member of Parliament, on Thursday (May 8). The mass clean-up formed part of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s ‘Pass di Broom” public education campaign.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

PHOTOS: NSWMA Mass Clean-Up in Kingston Western

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), shares a photo opportunity with residents and volunteers prior to the start of a major clean-up exercise in Kingston Western, for which he is the Member of Parliament, on Thursday (May 8). The mass clean-up formed part of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s ‘Pass di Broom” public education...
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Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, addresses the agency’s National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held under the theme ‘Reset. Rebuild. Reignite. SDC in Transition’.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Social Development Commission to Conduct Programme Review

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be mobilising a technical advisory group of industry experts to review its programmes. This was disclosed by Executive Director, Omar Frith, during the agency’s inaugural National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held under the theme ‘Reset. Rebuild. Reignite. SDC in Transition’. Mr....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Development Officer, Allison Hurge, during the SDC’s National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Gov’t to Engage SDC in Hurricane Season Preparations

The Government is looking to incorporate the Social Development Commission (SDC) in preparations for the 2025 Hurricane Season. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while speaking during the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston under the theme...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks to employees of the Social Development Commission (SDC) at the agency’s inaugural National Staff Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (May 6).
Local Government

SDC Lauded for Role in National Development

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has lauded the Social Development Commission (SDC) as a cornerstone of national development and a “shining example” within the Ministry. The Minister also praised the agency for being one of the most transparent and accountable organisations in the country. Mr. McKenzie was speaking at the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit...
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