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Social Development Commission (SDC) Public Relations Manager, Mandel McKulsky. The SDC has recorded approximately $11 million in sales at the community farmers' markets and business fairs it has organised.

Millions Spent At Farmers’ Markets

Approximately $11 million was spent at recent farmers’ markets and business fairs organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC) as the agency tries to keep community businesses in operation during this period of economic downturn, caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19)....

Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott.

Hefty Fines For Persons Who Park Heavy-Duty Vehicles In Residential Areas

Three UDC Beaches To Open

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre on June 12.

Beaches and Rivers Will Remain Open Until June 30

Prime MInister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), conversing with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on June 12.

Zoos, Theme Parks, River Rafting Reopen June 15

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during yesterday’s (June 9) Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s council meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

6 years ago Local Government

KSAMC Working With Various Entities To Prepare Shelters

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is working with various entities to ensure that shelters across the municipality are operational for the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Speaking at a council meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 9), Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, said that 97 emergency shelters are being inspected. He...

Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, speaks at a meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on June 9.

6 years ago Local Government

New Bridge In West Rural St. Andrew To Be Opened June 18

The new Bowden Hill Bridge in West Rural St. Andrew will be officially opened on Thursday, June 18. This was stated by Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, during yesterday’s (June 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expected...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on June 9.

6 years ago Local Government

KSAMC To Clean More Than 100 Drains In Corporate Area

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be embarking on a comprehensive drain-cleaning programme in several communities across the Corporate Area, targeting more than 100 drains. This annual cleaning programme seeks to reduce flooding and forms part of the Municipality’s hurricane-preparedness activities. The exercise will be undertaken in phases, with 51 critical coastal drains in communities in approximately...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on June 5.

6 years ago CommunityLocal Government

Beaches and Rivers Open June 7

The Government has announced the phased re-opening of beaches and rivers. Effective Sunday ( June 7), persons can visit public beaches licensed under the Beach Control Act during the operating hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm and rivers from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the relaxation of the...

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, at a recent virtual town hall, organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.

6 years ago Local Government

Tips To Prepare For A Shelter

Disaster and emergency response and health officials have offered tips to members of the public on how they should prepare for taking refuge at another residence or in a community shelter, in the event of a pending hurricane. One key advice is to prepare an emergency bag with essentials that are easily identifiable and accessible that you can take with...

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

6 years ago Local Government

$30 Million To Rehabilitate Fire Station In Black River

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says $30 million is being spent to rehabilitate the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. "We have already commenced preliminary work, in terms of the processes we will go through," he told JIS News. Mr. Stewart pointed out that the project is being carried out in two phases, adding that...

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, addresses a recent virtual town hall organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) response for the hurricane season.

6 years ago Health & WellnessLocal Government

Health, Local Gov’t Ministries Working On Shelter Management Plans

The Ministries of Health and Wellness and Local Government and Community Development are working on plans for the effective management of shelters and the protection of the vulnerable population during the hurricane season. Among the objectives is to ensure that social distancing is maintained in order to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVD-19). “As we live with COVID-19 going...