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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses today’s (April 14) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at the Jamaica Conference Centre​ in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses today’s (April 14) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at the Jamaica Conference Centre​ in downtown Kingston.

Mayor Of Kingston Calls On Jamaicans To Adhere To Safety Measures

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to adhere to the safety measures implemented by the Government to minimise the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including proper hygiene and social distancing. The Ministry of Health and...
Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, on Thursday, April 9.
Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, on Thursday, April 9.

Mayor Pleased With Readiness Of Black River Hospital
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.

St. James Municipal Corporation Waives Shop Rental Fees For Craft Vendors
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.

St. James Municipal Corporation Speeds Up Water Trucking
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House. To his left is the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House. To his left is the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie.

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National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) sanitation worker loads garbage on to one of the agency’s trucks.
CoronavirusLocal Government

Reduction In Backlog Of Garbage

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has reported a reduction in the backlog of garbage collected over the last few weeks. “What we are finding is that we are receiving fewer calls and complaints. The trucks are actively collecting and the traffic has decreased, and that helps us with our efficiency. We are able to complete collections in communities...
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Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.
CoronavirusLocal GovernmentWater

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Ramps Up Water Trucking

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, through a recent allocation of $6 million from the Government, has intensified the trucking of water in drought-stricken communities to curb the spread of the novel coronvirus (COVID-19) in the parish. Chairman of the municipality and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, told JIS News that water is necessary for residents to better protect...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (April 3),
CoronavirusLocal Government

100 Additional Temporary Workers Recruited to Clean and Sanitize Infirmaries and Golden Age Homes

One hundred additional temporary workers have been employed to continue the sanitization and cleaning exercise being carried out at infirmaries and golden age homes islandwide. This forms part of the Government’s safeguards to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. The individuals, who have been recruited by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, will maintain the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (April 3),
CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Local Government Ministry Allocates $50M to Truck Water to Municipalities

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has provided $50 million to truck water to municipalities islandwide. This was disclosed by portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (April 3). Trucking water to persons in need forms part of the Government’s measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Jamaica....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (April 3),
CoronavirusLocal Government

Additional 100-Bed Shelter Provided for Kingston’s Homeless Citizens

The Government has provided an additional 100-bed shelter on Church Street in downtown Kingston for homeless persons in the Corporate Area. This arrangement has been made in light of the nightly islandwide curfews currently in place which prohibit persons from being on the streets between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for those who are exempted. Minister of Local Government...
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