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A section of the Montego Hills roadway in St. James, which is being rehabilitated by the National Works Agency (NWA), at a cost of $24.5 million.
A section of the Montego Hills roadway in St. James, which is being rehabilitated by the National Works Agency (NWA), at a cost of $24.5 million.

Several Roads Being Rehabilitated in St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) is undertaking a number of road rehabilitation projects in St. James, at a cost of approximately $88.5 million. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Regional Office, Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that five roadways...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

NSWMA Sidemen to Receive Increase in Salary
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Several Markets to be Rehabilitated
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Marketing Manager, David Nation.
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Marketing Manager, David Nation.

ODPEM Encourages Special Focus on Protecting Vulnerable Groups During Disasters
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces measures to assist parishes affected by the current dry conditions, during an address in the House of Representatives on May 21.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces measures to assist parishes affected by the current dry conditions, during an address in the House of Representatives on May 21.

Prime Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Conserve Water

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Local GovernmentSectoral Debate 2019/2020

Ground to be Broken for Barnett Street Fire Station June 6

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that ground will be broken on June 6 for the construction of the Barnett Street Fire Station in Montego Bay, St. James. Mr. McKenzie made the announcement during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). He also noted that...
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Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime MinisterWater

Government Moving to Build Resilience of Water Infrastructure to Address Water Crisis

The Government is moving to do major upgrades of the water transmission systems while looking to source new wells and springs and establish a new water treatment plant from Rio Cobre, to assist in alleviating the water shortage in the Corporate Area. Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Parliament last evening (May 15) outlined several measures to improve water production capacity...
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: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis speaking during a press conference held at the Municipal Corporation’s office, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (May 17).
Local GovernmentNational Security and Peace

‘Operation Restore Paradise’ Begins May 20

The St. James Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the police, will be undertaking activities aimed at restoring and maintaining law and order in the Parish starting on Monday, May 20. The initiative dubbed ‘Operation Restore Paradise’ will span one week, and will involve other agencies including the Ministry of Health and Wellness, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Island Traffic...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Local Government

Minister of Local Government Attending Global Disaster Risk Reduction Platform in Switzerland

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie has left the island for Geneva, Switzerland, where he is leading the Jamaican delegation at the 6th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Management. The Conference, which is organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, will among other things examine the progress made by Signatory countries to the...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on Tuesday (May 14).
Local Government

Shoreline Protection Works Along Section of Kingston Harbour

Shoreline protection works along a segment of the Kingston Harbour are expected to begin this fiscal year. The works will take place from the Rae Town Fishing Village to the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. This was disclosed by Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, who said the intervention has become necessary due to the erosion of the...
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Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (at podium), addresses the launch of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (DRMCC) Education Programme Poster Competition, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill; KSAMC Minority Leader, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Vice-Chairman of the KSAMC Disaster and Public Health Committee, Councillor Beverley Prince; and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Disaster Coordinator, Terry Forrester.
Local Government

ODPEM says Time is Right to Build Resilience

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says the time is right for building resilience across the country. Speaking at the launch of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (DRMCC) Education Programme Poster Competition on May 2 at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St....
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