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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon.
Desmond McKenzie bringing remarks at a church service to mark the
launch of Local Government and Community Month on November 1, at the
Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew. — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie bringing remarks at a church service to mark the launch of Local Government and Community Month on November 1, at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew.

Leslie Harrow Appointed New Director General of ODPEM

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie has announced the appointment of Leslie Harrow, as the new Director-General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), effective Monday, November 2. He made the announcement at...

Interim Project Manager for the Integrated Management of the Yallahs and Hope River Watershed Management Areas (Yallahs-Hope) Project, André Reid, addresses a JIS Think Tank, on October 29.

Payment for Ecosystem Services Proposed Under Yallahs-Hope Project

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addressing a digital press briefing October 28.

Gov’t to Monitor Drive-in Cinemas

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is in discussion with German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Dr. Bernd von Münchow Pohl, during a courtesy call at the Minister's Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on October 28.

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Receives Courtesy Call from German Ambassador

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), express condolences to Beverley Binns, mother of Romeo Leachman and grandmother of his 15-year old daughter Saneeka, who lost their lives, when the house in which they lived in Shooters Hill, St. Andrew, collapsed during the recent heavy rains. The Minister and Mrs. Holness, along with officials from various agencies, visited the community on Saturday (October 24).

Government to Assist Shooters Hill Family

Sergeant Ian McConnell of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Research and Statistics Unit, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 22.

5 years ago Fire SafetyJIS Think TankLocal Government

Reduction in Structural Fires, Fire-Related Deaths Among Children

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a reduction in the number of structural fires and fire-related deaths among children for the first nine months of the year in comparison to the same period in 2019. “Structural fires amounted to 1,097 during the period January to September 2020 compared to 1,197 for the previous period of 2019. This is a...

Acting Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on October 22.

5 years ago Fire SafetyJIS Think TankLocal Government

JFB Going Virtual for Fire Safety Week

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be using a virtual format to get the message of fire safety and prevention across to Jamaicans during Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week 2020. The week will be observed from October 25 to 31 under the theme ‘Being Fire Safe while Socially Distant’. Usually, at this time of the year, firefighters from across...

One of the many newly installed hand wash sinks at the St James Infirmary to help residents and staff members bolster efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

5 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

St. James Infirmary Fully Compliant With COVID-19 Protocols

In wake of the recent reports of positive COVID-19 cases at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, the St. James Municipal Corporation has stepped up protocols at the St. James Infirmary which it manages. Since the first case of COVID-19 on the island in March, the Corporation has implemented several preventative measures at the Infirmary which are aimed at preventing...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Brown (right), presents plaque to Sam Sharpe awardee, Durrant Brown, for his contribution in the field of Sports, at the annual Heroes’ Day Awards, sponsored by the St. James Municipal Corporation, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on October 19.

5 years ago Local Government

Outstanding Citizens of St. James Honoured by Municipal Corporation

For their years of service and outstanding contributions to the parish of St. James, 14 individuals and one entity were the recipients of the annual Heroes Day’ Awards, sponsored by the St. James Municipal Corporation. The awards were handed out at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19, in two categories – the Sam Sharpe Awards – named for...

Workers from the National Works Agency (NWA) clearing the Blue Diamond gully in Montego Bay, St. James.

5 years ago Local Government

NWA Cleaning Drains Across St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) has embarked on emergency drain-cleaning activities across St. James, following heavy rains that caused flooding in several areas across the parish over the Heroes’ Day weekend. In an interview with JIS News, Community Relations Officer at the NWA Western Office, Janel Ricketts, said that several teams from the agency are in the parish clearing drains...

Garfield Angus (left), receives a plaque from Councillor for the Ensom City Division, St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, George Moodie, for outstanding contribution to education and nation building, during the Corporation and the Joint Civic Affairs Committee Heroes’ Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, on Monday (October 19), at Emancipation Square, Spanish Town. The event was held under the theme: ‘Celebrating a Heritage of Resilience and Pride’. Six residents of the parish were recognised at the ceremony.

5 years ago Local Government

Six Persons Honoured by St. Catherine Municipal Corporation

Six residents of St. Catherine were honoured for their contribution to community development and nation building, today (October 19). They were recognised by the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation and the Joint Civic Affairs Committee, during the Heroes’ Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, held at Emancipation Square, Spanish Town, under the theme: ‘Celebrating a Heritage of Resilience and Pride’. Those honoured...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 13) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

5 years ago Local Government

Kingston Mayor Says Flood Mitigation a Priority

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says flood mitigation planning remains a priority for the municipality. “The municipality is concerned about flooding and is committed to flood mitigation and the reduction of flood damage. We must prepare, adopt, implement and update the comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan using standard planning processes,” he said. “We must become committed to review,...