Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for Westmoreland, Hilma Tate, says preparations in the parish for the upcoming hurricane season are in high gear. Speaking to JIS News, she noted that principals of schools used as shelters have been contacted by the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to make the necessary arrangements to get the facilities ready. “Shelter inspection has begun, and the updating of...

The Junction Market in St. Elizabeth was cleaned and sanitised on Labour Day (May 25), which was observed under the theme ‘Labour at Home’. Spearheaded by the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, the activity was carried out by volunteers from the Municipality and the wider community. Chairman of the Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, as well as...

Public areas adjoining three parks in Kingston and St. Andrew will be washed and sanitised, as part of  Labour Day activities. This year’s Labour Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, under the theme: ‘Labour at Home’. Work will take place at St. William Grant Park, downtown, Kingston; Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree and Papine Park in St Andrew,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says now is the time for community bars and taverns to regularise their operations, in light of the findings of a survey conducted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) on the Ministry’s behalf. “Of the survey that we did across the country, 80 per cent of our bar operators are...

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation will be moving its operations to a new building at the beginning of next month. The new location will be on Murray Street in the capital, Savanna-la-Mar. Speaking with JIS News, Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore, said the new administrative building will house the Planning Department, Accounts Department, Disaster Risk Management office, Council Chamber, municipal...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the coalition of beverage companies that has pledged to help local bars and taverns reopen for business. The $28-million initiative is being undertaken by Red Stripe, Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Celebration Brands and the Desnoes & Geddes Foundation. During the virtual press launch of the ‘For Our Bars: For...

The Disaster Committee of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is reporting that it is prepared for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season despite changes to its operations brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Disaster Committee is collaborating with various response agencies to plan for and handle any eventuality that may arise. The body is also working...