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Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon.

Consumers Encouraged To Conserve Water

The National Water Commission (NWC) is urging consumers to implement water conservation practices, in anticipation of an extended drought period throughout the summer months. As at April 23, the Hermitage Dam was at 79.67 per cent of its capacity, whereas...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Ebanks, in an interview with JIS News.

JFB Calls On Parents To Reduce Their Use Of Fire

National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Board Member, Linley Reynolds (second right), is in discussion with NSWMA Customer Care Officer, Daminique Buchanan (left); Customer Relations Officer with Metropolitan Parks and Markets Waste Management Limited, Opal Davis (partially hidden, second left); and Enforcement Officer, Reynauld Abrahams, prior to the distribution of garbage bags for plastic separation during a sensitisation exercise in Havendale, St. Andrew, in January.

NSWMA Collects Over 3,500 Pounds Of Plastic Under Pilot Project

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

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

6 years ago Local GovernmentWater

NWC Budgets $11.46 Billion For Capital Expenditure

The National Water Commission (NWC) has budgeted $11.46 billion for capital expenditure, to continue water and sewerage infrastructure rehabilitation during the 2020/21 fiscal year. This is being done to improve operational efficiency and service delivery, according to the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ending March 2021. The earmarked sum includes $4.77 billion to replace...

6 years ago CommunityCoronavirusLocal Government

Minister Of Local Government Ramps Up COVID-19 Response In St. Catherine

Following the announcement of special containment measures for St. Catherine by the Most Honourable Prime Minister yesterday, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has implemented heightened sanitary and security protocols for all the facilities in the parish for which it is responsible. INFIRMARY CARE Minister of Local Government and Community Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie says the interests of...

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.

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Waives Shop Rental Fees For Craft Vendors

The St. James Municipal Corporation has waived shop rental fees, up to June, for craft vendors who operate at the Harbour Street and Fourth Street craft markets in Montego Bay. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, made the disclosure that the monthly meeting of the Municipal Corporation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday (April 9). He...

6 years ago Local Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Speeds Up Water Trucking

The St. James Municipal Corporation has expedited the trucking of water to communities facing shortages. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, said that over 84 loads of the commodity have been delivered so far, through a $5 million allocation from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. He noted that consistent supply of water to residents, for proper...

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.

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

Market Hours Adjusted For Easter

The Government has made adjustments to the opening hours for markets over the next five days, in an effort to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that on Holy Thursday markets will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00...

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

6 years ago 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...

Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.

6 years ago 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...