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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Development Officer, Allison Hurge, during the SDC’s National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6).

Gov’t to Engage SDC in Hurricane Season Preparations

The Government is looking to incorporate the Social Development Commission (SDC) in preparations for the 2025 Hurricane Season. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while speaking during the SDC’s inaugural National Staff...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks to employees of the Social Development Commission (SDC) at the agency’s inaugural National Staff Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (May 6).

SDC Lauded for Role in National Development

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the new $16-million Matron’s Quarters at the Hanover Infirmary, on May 1. Sharing the moment (From left) are Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis; Deputy Mayor of Lucea, Andria Dehaney-Grant; Matron Kayon Dyer; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hanover Infirmary, David Gardener.

PHOTOS: New Home For Matron

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right), pays his respects to those children who died under violent circumstances, at the Secret Garden Monument in downtown Kingston. The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) hosted its annual Child Month Candlelight Vigil on Sunday (May 4).

Jamaicans Urged to Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment for Children

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), leads the ribbon-cutting exercise marking the official opening of the St. James Infirmary’s new $23 million kitchen on Friday (May 2). He is joined by (from left): Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; Councillor for the Montego Bay West Division, Damion Brown; Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon; Secretary of the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis; Minister of the Springfield Wesleyan Holiness Church, Sandra Mills; Matron at the Infirmary, Jacqueline Wilson; Chief Executive Officer, St. James Municipal Corporation, Naudia Crosskill; and Government Senator, Charles Sinclair.

Modern $23m State-of-the-art Kitchen Officially Opened At St. James Infirmary

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), looks at a drain in Arizona Avenue in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a site visit to the community on Tuesday (April 22), to get a first-hand look at drain issues impacting residents. Looking on are (from left) Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson; Assistant Parish Manager for National Works Agency (NWA), St. Catherine, Courtney Mullings; and Councillor for the Independence City Division, Courtney Edwards.

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Local Government Ministry To Address Collapsed Drain In Texas Avenue, Portmore

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is moving quickly to undertake drainage remediation in Texas Avenue in Portmore, St. Catherine, to address a collapsed channel wall, which is impacting several homes. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, gave the pledge during a site visit to the area on Tuesday (April 22). He stopped at the home of Adrian Parnell,...

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.

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Event Promoters and Organisers Urged to Apply Early for Fire-Safety Permits

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, is reminding event promoters and organisers to apply early for fire-safety permits. Speaking with JIS News recently, Mr. Beckford noted that this is to ensure that all necessary inspections are done and safety measures are in place ahead of public gatherings. He explained that once an application is submitted, the Fire Prevention...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Rehabilitated Roadway Opens in Trysee, St. Ann

Residents of Trysee in St. Ann are celebrating a significant event in their community, as the official opening of a newly rehabilitated roadway took place on Monday, April 15. The event was marked by a brief ceremony hosted by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, and other officials participated in the...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

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St. James Municipal Corporation Recycled 200,000 Pounds of Plastic Bottles in 2024/25

The St. James Municipal Corporation recycled approximately 200,000 pounds of plastic bottles during fiscal year 2024/25. This was undertaken in partnership with Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) and WPM Waste Management Limited, according to Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon. He was speaking during a press briefing at the Municipal Corporation on Monday (April 14). Councillor Vernon indicated that...

Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir.

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WPM Intensifying Efforts to Rid Roadways in Western Jamaica of Derelict Vehicles

WPM Waste Management Limited is stepping up efforts to rid major roadways in western Jamaica of derelict vehicles as part of ongoing efforts to improve the region’s cleanliness. Regional Operations Manager, Edward Muir, indicated that the entity, which has responsibility for solid-waste collection and disposal across Trelawny, St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland, is ramping up operations in these parishes to...

Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir (second from left), interacts with staff members during the entity’s inaugural staff wellness fair held at the entity’s Ironshore Industrial Estate headquarters in St. James on Tuesday ( April 15). Staff members include (from left) Sideman, Donald Mitchell; Public Cleansing Inspector, Hyacinth Carey; Driver, Paul Powell; and Sideman, Rohan Campbell.

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WPM Waste Management Staff Get Health and Wellness Checks

More than 500 team members of WPM Waste Management Limited received free health services at a staff wellness fair held at the entity’s Ironshore Industrial Estate headquarters in St. James on Tuesday (April 15). Under the theme ‘Better Health, Better Life’, the event featured a wide range of health services such as blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, pap smears, blood...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

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Police Post to Be Established at Old Hospital Park in Montego Bay

The St. James Municipal Corporation will be establishing a police post at the Old Hospital Park in Montego Bay, in collaboration with the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). This was disclosed by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, at a press briefing held at the Municipal Corporation on Monday (April 14). The Mayor outlined that the post will ensure...