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Land Being Identified To Build Fire Station In Balaclava

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says the entity is looking to identify a suitable site in the Balaclava area of St. Elizabeth to construct an additional fire station to serve the parish. “We have had discussions...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

NSWMA Begins Clearing Illegal Dumps

Trelawny Municipal Corporation Chairman and Mayor of Falmouth, Councilor Colin Gager.

Trelawny Municipal Corporation In Advanced State Of Hurricane Season Readiness

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health And Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, speaking during a Ministry of Local Government and Community Development virtual town hall meeting on Thursday (May 28).

Health Ministry And Jamaica Fire Brigade Declare Hurricane Season Readiness

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry on Thursday (May 28).

Protecting The Homeless A Priority During Hurricane Season – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall meeting, hosted by the Ministry, on Thursday (May 28).

6 years ago Local Government

Municipal Corporations To Roll Out Disaster Risk Management Programme

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the island’s municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season, which begins on June 1. Speaking at a digital town hall meeting on Thursday (May 28), Mr. McKenzie informed that the programme is...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual town hall on May 28 to address preparations for the Atlantic Hurricane Season as the country tackles the coronaviris (COVID-19).

6 years ago Local Government

Jamaica Ready For Hurricane Season – McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that all is in place for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts on June 1. “The Most Hon. Prime Minister, yesterday (May 27), convened the meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, indicating to the country that all systems are up and running as we approach this hurricane...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a virtual meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Wednesday (May 27). Also pictured (at left) is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while at second left, is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Preparing Guidelines For Shelters, Emergency Operations

Special guidelines for shelters and emergency operations are being developed by the Government as it prepares for the upcoming hurricane season while concurrently managing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who said the guidelines are being finalised by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Ministry of...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual press conference, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Tuesday (May 26).

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

Local Government Ministry To Ensure Bar Operators Get The Necessary Permits

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is collaborating with the Ministry of Justice to ensure that bar operators have the necessary permits required under law. Speaking at a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 26), Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said findings from a survey of more...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 26).

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

Minister McKenzie Urges Compliance With Funeral Orders

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging members of the public to comply with the Government orders for funerals. Speaking at a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 26), Minister McKenzie said that the 15-person limit on funeral attendance remains in effect pending a review. “There are persons...

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

Government To Provide Transportation For Infirmary Workers

The Government will provide transportation for persons employed at infirmaries and homes for the aged as part of continued measures to minimise transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, at a virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 26). “One of the initiatives that we intend...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal Government

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Urges Continued Vigilance Against Dengue

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is appealing for residents to continue to exercise vigilance against dengue even as the country grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking with JIS News on Monday (May 25), Mayor Belnavis argued that dengue remains “a clear and present danger”, which is why the St. Ann Municipal Corporation had encouraged residents to...