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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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, 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,...