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

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...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

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

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

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

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.

WPM Waste Management Staff Get Health and Wellness Checks

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

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

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Smart Bus Stop for Mt. Salem in St. James

A smart bus stop is to be established in the community of Mt. Salem, St. James, in short order. This was announced by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, during a press briefing at the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Monday (April 14). “We are working with some stakeholders in the private sector to execute this project… . We...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses journalists during a press briefing at the St. James Municipal Corporation on Monday (April 14).

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Montego Bay Urban Renewal Committee to Be Established

The St. James Municipal Corporation will be establishing the Montego Bay Urban Renewal Committee during fiscal year 2025/26, to spearhead transformation of the city’s main spaces. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, made the announcement during a press briefing at the Municipal Corporation’s office on Monday (April 14). He advised that the Committee’s membership will comprise several key stakeholders...

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Sean Martin.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Do Not Panic in a Burning Building – JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging citizens to stay calm and make informed decisions in the terrifying event of being trapped inside a burning building. “One of the things that we encourage you not to do, which is very difficult, is not to panic, because when you [do], you start to breathe very hard and you start to use...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaks to journalists during a press briefing, held at the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Monday (April 14).

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Vendors to Return to Main Building at Charles Gordon Market Soon

Vendors will return to the main building at the Charles Gordon Market in St. James by the second quarter of this financial year, says Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon. This assurance was given during a press briefing held at the St. James Municipal Corporation, in Montego Bay, on Monday (April 14). “We are speaking to a section of...

The ambulance handed over by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in partnership with the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, during a ceremony at the institution in Santa Cruz on April 10.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. Elizabeth Infirmary Receives Ambulance Valued Over $17M

The St. Elizabeth Infirmary has received an ambulance valued more than $17 million. The provision is the first facilitated under a partnership between the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Santa Cruz-based institution on April 10, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlighted...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on April 10.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Minister McKenzie to Announce Key Local Gov’t Updates in 2025/26 Sectoral Debate

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has signalled that his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation, slated for May 28, will include key announcements regarding the roles and contributions of Councillors in Municipal Corporations. “I know Councillors are asking questions about certain things that we started… those announcements will come,” he stated. Mr. McKenzie noted that the Administration,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday April 10.

7 months ago Local Government

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Urged To Partner With TAJ For Improved Property Tax Collection

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is being encouraged to partner with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to enhance property tax collection in the parish. This urging comes from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who addressed the Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on April 10. Mr. McKenzie noted that while St. Elizabeth’s collection target was surpassed...