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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

NSWMA to Undertake Several Clean-Up and Beautification Projects on Labour Day

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be undertaking several clean-up and beautification projects across the island on Labour Day, which will be observed on May 23. Executive Director of the agency, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that in...
Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (left), plants a tree along George Lee Boulevard during Labour Day activities in the municipality in 2023. Looking on are other volunteers and members of the surrounding communities.
Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (left), plants a tree along George Lee Boulevard during Labour Day activities in the municipality in 2023. Looking on are other volunteers and members of the surrounding communities.

Portmore Residents to Work Along George Lee Boulevard on Labour Day
Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha A. Lloyd.
Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha A. Lloyd.

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Begins Preparation for Hurricane Season
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), hands over a token to deacon Jospeh Kerr (fourth left), during the Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Church Service at the Burchell Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, May 18. Joining in the moment is Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke (left); Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (fourth right); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford (third right); councillors and other stakeholders.
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), hands over a token to deacon Jospeh Kerr (fourth left), during the Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Church Service at the Burchell Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, May 18. Joining in the moment is Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke (left); Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (fourth right); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford (third right); councillors and other stakeholders.

Charles Gordon Market Chosen as Labour Day Parish Project
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), makes a point during a tour of the Spalding Market in Clarendon on Wednesday (May 14). Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Rohan Blake; former Senator Warren Newby; Mayor of Clarendon, Joel Williams; and Councillor for the Ritchies Division, Trevor Gordon.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), makes a point during a tour of the Spalding Market in Clarendon on Wednesday (May 14). Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Rohan Blake; former Senator Warren Newby; Mayor of Clarendon, Joel Williams; and Councillor for the Ritchies Division, Trevor Gordon.

Spalding Market to Be Renovated

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), makes a point during a tour of the Spalding Market in Clarendon on Wednesday (May 14). Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Rohan Blake; former Senator Warren Newby; Mayor of Clarendon, Joel Williams; and Councillor for the Ritchies Division, Trevor Gordon.
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Spalding Market To Be Renovated

The Spalding Market in Clarendon will be redesigned and renovated to provide a more comfortable shopping experience for vendors and customers. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who toured the facility on Wednesday (May 14), said that the Ministry will be working with the Clarendon Municipal Corporation to design the framework for the market. He said...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), speaks with WPM Waste Management Limited’s Public Cleansing Manager, Mark Jones, during the clearance of a dump site at North Street in the resort city on Tuesday ( May 13).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

WPM Waste Management Clears Dumpsite in Montego Bay’s Commercial District

WPM Waste Management Limited has cleared a dumpsite on North Street in Montego Bay, St. James, to improve sanitation and enhance the area’s appearance. This exercise was carried out under the St. James Municipal Corporation’s ‘MoBay Step-Up’ Programme. Launched last year, the initiative aims to enhance environmental protection and strengthen urban public order. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents a gift to Disaster Relief Officer at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston, Kevin Nelson (second left), during a meeting on Tuesday (May 13) at the Ministry in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Chargé d
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PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Discusses Disaster Response with US Embassy Officials

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents a gift to Disaster Relief Officer at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston, Kevin Nelson (second left), during a meeting on Tuesday (May 13) at the Ministry in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Chargé d'Affaires, US Embassy, Amy Tachco and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.
DevelopmentLocal GovernmentWater

Gov’t Identifies Land for New Water Shop in St. Toolies, Manchester

The Government has identified land for the establishment of a water shop in St. Toolies, Manchester, to serve residents of the community and its environs. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provided an update on the project while addressing the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme...
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Fire chiefs from across the region at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2025 Conference, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday (May 12).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentNational Security

Mayor Suggests Creation of Caribbean Emergency Response Hub

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has suggested the creation of a Caribbean Emergency Response Hub, to aid in disaster mitigation and recovery in the region. The Mayor was addressing the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2025 Conference, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday (May 12). “Resilience cannot...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) along with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Evette Nation (fourth right) break ground for the construction of a unit under the programme at Old Porus Road, Manchester on May 9. Others joining in the groundbreaking exercise are (from left): Director, Administration, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Damion Chen; Councillor, Bellefield Division, Mario Mitchell; Councillor, Porus Division, Claudia Morant Baker; Ms. Nation’s brother, Robert Nation, while other family members observe.
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PHOTOS: Groundbreaking for Indigent Housing Programme in Manchester

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) along with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Evette Nation (fourth right) break ground for the construction of a unit under the programme at Old Porus Road, Manchester on May 9. Others joining in the groundbreaking exercise are (from left): Director, Administration, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Damion Chen; Councillor, Bellefield Division,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), addresses residents and team members from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), ahead of a clean-up exercise in West Kingston on Thursday (May 8) under the NSWMA’s ‘Pass di Broom’ campaign.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Massive West Kingston Clean-Up under NSWMA’s Pass di Broom Campaign

Residents of West Kingston are now enjoying a cleaner, more pleasant environment following the removal of bulky waste, derelict vehicles and backlogged garbage from several communities on Thursday (May 8). The major clean up activity was done by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) under its new ‘Pass di Broom’ campaign. Several truckloads of household garbage and bulky wastes...
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