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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), and Chief Financial Officer of the Hanover Municipal Corporation, Romeo Daley, display a cheque donated by the Jamaican Diaspora to benefit the Hanover Infirmary. The presentation took place on Tuesday (April 21) at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.

Jamaicans In Washington DC Donate Funds to Hanover Infirmary

The Hanover Municipal Corporation has received a donation of US$4,895.96 from the Jamaican Diaspora towards improving the care and living conditions at the Hanover Infirmary. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who handed over the cheque...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Olympic Court Housing Development community meeting at the complex's location in Kingston in April 19.

NSWMA to Intensify Derelict Vehicle Removal

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green addresses the handover ceremony of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs courtesy of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Trelawny branch in Hague on April 15.

FAO and Government of Jamaica Hand Over Fertiliser to Farmers for Hurricane Recovery Support

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), makes a symbolic handover of a $17.6 million cheque under the Government’s Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative that was accepted by Rev. Othniel Watson (right) of the Middle Quarters New Testament Church of God, during the initiative’s handover ceremony on Friday (April 17) in St. Elizabeth. Looking on are (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, and Executive Director of National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

Churches in St. Elizabeth Receive Hurricane Grants

Director of Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger (left), makes a presentation to student of the Knockalva Technical High School, Sanisha Roach (right), at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Hanover Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP) launch, held at the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa in Lucea on Wednesday, April 15.

Hanover Students Receive Support to Launch Microenterprises

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon

2 weeks ago Local Government

MoBay Mayor Urges Proper Waste Management by Vendors

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is urging Montego Bay food vendors to adopt proper waste management practices to foster safe trading, in compliance with public health standards. Speaking during the recent monthly sitting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, he said that consumers have been complaining about unkempt areas by vendors, particularly in the vicinity of Church Street...

Stakeholders attend the opening ceremony for the 34th Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association (CBVMA) Conference and the eighth staging of the Pan-Commonwealth Veterinary Conference (PCVC) at Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny on Wednesday (April 14).

2 weeks ago AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Prioritising Post-Hurricane Livestock Recovery to Safeguard Jamaica’s Food Security

Restoring Jamaica’s livestock sector after the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa is being prioritised as a critical pillar for safeguarding food security and protecting livelihoods. This was underscored by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, whose remarks were delivered by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer, during the opening ceremony for the 34th Caribbean Veterinary...

A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) in St. Thomas.

2 weeks ago Local GovernmentNational Security and Peace

St. Thomas Truckers Adopting Proper Load-Transport Practices

Truck drivers travelling along the main thoroughfare in St. Thomas, particularly on the Morant Bay to Kingston route, are demonstrating improved compliance with proper load transport practices, thereby reducing risks to other road users. This was disclosed by newly appointed Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Thomas Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rohan Ritchie. He was...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Monthly Sitting of Council on Tuesday (April 14) at the Corporation

2 weeks ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC Commences Enforcement Activities Under Signage Regularisation Programme

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has commenced enforcement activities under its signage regularisation and public education campaign. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, informed that the enforcement exercise, which began last Thursday (April 9), involves the removal of illegally installed and non-compliant signage. “I wish to emphasise that this is not an action the Corporation undertakes lightly;...

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

2 weeks ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that the Government has received more than $1.4 billion in donations up to March 31, 2026. More than 17,000 persons have donated to the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the country on October 28 last year. Director General of ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle, made the disclosure during...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

2 weeks ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

House Begins Debate on NaRRA Bill

Debate on legislation to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) commenced in the House of Representatives on April 14. NaRRA will serve as the central, single point of coordination for post-hurricane reconstruction, aiming to eliminate bureaucracy, fragmentation, and project delays. It will also be a centre of technical excellence for project preparation and delivery, ensuring that the quality...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) Youth Entrepreneur Programme Flyer.

2 weeks ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

Hanover Students to Benefit from Youth Entrepreneur Programme

Students from six high schools in Hanover will benefit from the new Youth Entrepreneur Programme (YEP), which is designed to equip them with practical business skills and financial literacy. The programme, being implemented by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in partnership with Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Jamaica Limited, will be launched on Wednesday, April 15 at the Grand Palladium Jamaica...