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: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis speaking during a press conference held at the Municipal Corporation’s office, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (May 17).
: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis speaking during a press conference held at the Municipal Corporation’s office, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (May 17).

‘Operation Restore Paradise’ Begins May 20

The St. James Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the police, will be undertaking activities aimed at restoring and maintaining law and order in the Parish starting on Monday, May 20. The initiative dubbed ‘Operation Restore Paradise’ will span one week,...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Minister of Local Government Attending Global Disaster Risk Reduction Platform in Switzerland
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphases a point at the 2019/20 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19. To his left is Minister of Finance and the Public of Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphases a point at the 2019/20 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19. To his left is Minister of Finance and the Public of Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Government Allocates $100 Million to Truck Water
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on Tuesday (May 14).
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on Tuesday (May 14).

Shoreline Protection Works Along Section of Kingston Harbour
Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (at podium), addresses the launch of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (DRMCC) Education Programme Poster Competition, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill; KSAMC Minority Leader, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Vice-Chairman of the KSAMC Disaster and Public Health Committee, Councillor Beverley Prince; and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Disaster Coordinator, Terry Forrester.
Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (at podium), addresses the launch of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (DRMCC) Education Programme Poster Competition, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill; KSAMC Minority Leader, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Vice-Chairman of the KSAMC Disaster and Public Health Committee, Councillor Beverley Prince; and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Disaster Coordinator, Terry Forrester.

ODPEM says Time is Right to Build Resilience

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Government Moving to Build Resilience of Water Infrastructure to Address Water Crisis

The Government is moving to do major upgrades of the water transmission systems while looking to source new wells and springs and establish a new water treatment plant from Rio Cobre, to assist in alleviating the water shortage in the Corporate Area. Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Parliament last evening (May 15) outlined several measures to improve water production capacity...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left) shares a light moment with (from left) Opposition Spokesperson on the Public Health and Disaster Preparedness Committee at the KSAMC, Rev. Councillor Neville Wright (left); Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Disaster Coordinator, Terry Forrester; and the Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson. Occasion was the launch of the KSAMC’s inaugural Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Poster Competition at The Knutsford Court Hotel, St. Andrew, on May 2.
Local Government

KSAMC Launches Disaster Management Poster Competition

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has launched its inaugural Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (DRMCC) Education Programme Poster Competition. Parish Disaster Coordinator for Kingston and St. Andrew, Terry Forrester, said that the competition, under the theme ‘Disaster Risk Management is Everybody’s Business’, aims to unearth the artistic talents of the participants while educating them about disaster...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides details about water shops being built in St. Elizabeth, at a recent meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.
Local GovernmentWater

St. Elizabeth to Get Four Water Shops

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is spending close to $50 million to construct four water shops in St. Elizabeth. He said that each facility will provide up to 20,000 gallons of potable water on a daily basis. “We have under construction, now, three water shops, and I understand that the documentation for...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), handing over the new autoclave machine to Matron of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, Nekeisha Lawson-Harding (third left), during a recent meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation. Sharing the moment (from left) are Secretary of the Board of Supervision in the Ministry, Treka Lewis; St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department’s Inspector of Poor, Catherine Blake-Williams; Poor Relief Chairperson, Councillor Withney Smith; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster; and Chief Executive Officer of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Errol Lebert.
Local Government

Infirmaries to Receive Autoclave Sterilisers

Infirmaries across the island are to be provided with autoclave sterilisers for the effective sanitisation of medical instruments and tools used in treating residents at the facilities. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure as he handed over the first machine to the St. Elizabeth Infirmary during a recent meeting of the parish’s municipal...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is seeking to build the capacity and resilience of persons with disabilities, through a partnership of ODPEM with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation.
Local Government

ODPEM Partners with NEF to Raise Awareness Among Persons with Disabilities

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is partnering with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) to raise awareness among persons with disabilities (PwDs) on disaster management plans, and to enhance the capacities and knowledge of aid workers during Disaster Preparedness and Hurricane Awareness Months. This was noted by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), breaks ground for a new female ward at the Manchester Infirmary at Royal Flat, on April 25. Also participating (from second left) are: Acting Secretary, Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis and Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell.
Local Government

New Female Ward to be Built at Manchester Infirmary

A new $40 million female ward is to be constructed at the Manchester Infirmary, located at Royal Flat. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, broke ground for the building on Thursday, April 25. It is expected to be completed by year end. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. McKenzie said a solar water heating system and an energy...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), hands over a tablet computer to St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department’s Inspector of Poor, Catherine Blake-Williams, during a special meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, in Black River, on Friday (April 26).
Local Government

Councillors in St. Elizabeth Receive Tablets

Staff of the Poor Relief Department and Councillors in St. Elizabeth were presented with 18 computer tablets by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on April 26. The presentations were made during a special council meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, in Black River. In addition, the Poor Relief Department received new computers and a...
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