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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is greeted by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s strategic planning workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, on Thursday (February 6).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is greeted by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s strategic planning workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, on Thursday (February 6).

Local Gov’t Minister Underscores KSAMC’S Role

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says councillors and administrators of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) have a vital role to play in the Corporate Area’s development and the delivery of services to...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses today’s (February 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses today’s (February 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Attorney General and Solicitor General Clarify Tie After By-Election
Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis, addresses Tuesday’s (February 4) Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation & Safety Committee meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.
Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis, addresses Tuesday’s (February 4) Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation & Safety Committee meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to Ramp Up Disaster Preparedness Activities
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (second left), receives a computer hard drive from Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second right), part of 20 desktop computers and two printers presented to the JFB on February 4 at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters. Also pictured are Deputy Commissioner, JFB, Kevin Haughton (left); and Financial Controller, USF, Andrew McRae.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (second left), receives a computer hard drive from Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second right), part of 20 desktop computers and two printers presented to the JFB on February 4 at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters. Also pictured are Deputy Commissioner, JFB, Kevin Haughton (left); and Financial Controller, USF, Andrew McRae.

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets Computers from USF
Beneficiaries of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hurricane Beryl Livelihoods Recovery initiative (from left) Keisha Wint, Trishana Brown and Maya Biggs, share in conversation with UNDP Resident Representative, Kishan Khoday, during a ceremony held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on January 31.
Beneficiaries of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hurricane Beryl Livelihoods Recovery initiative (from left) Keisha Wint, Trishana Brown and Maya Biggs, share in conversation with UNDP Resident Representative, Kishan Khoday, during a ceremony held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on January 31.

54 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Assistance from UNDP

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St. James Municipal Corporation Chairman and Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Special Meeting on February 6 to Discuss Montego Bay’s Administrative Framework

Two significant proposals intended to reshape Montego Bay’s managerial and governmental framework will be discussed during a St. James Municipal Corporation city hall meeting on Thursday, February 6. The event, slated for the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square beginning 5:00 p.m., aims to address matters regarding the official city limits as well as the implementation of new...
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Newly appointed Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Omar Frith Appointed SDC Executive Director

Omar Frith has been appointed Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC). His appointment, effective January 28, follows the departure of Dr. Dwayne Vernon, who demitted office on January 27 after serving the SDC for more than two decades, including 13 years at the helm. Mr. Frith previously served as the SDC’s Deputy Executive Director for eight years, during...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).
Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Allocates $315 Million for Repairs to Vulnerable Households

The Government is allocating $315 million for repairs to the most vulnerable households that were impacted by unusual weather patterns between July and December last year. Each constituency will receive $5 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). “While the amounts to be...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Local GovernmentParliament

Legislation to Grant Portmore Parish Status Tabled

The Counties and Parishes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which seeks to grant parish status to the Portmore City Municipality, making it the 15th parish of Jamaica, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). The legislation was tabled by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. As stated in the Memorandum of Objects and Reasons,...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shared details about the Brigade
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

16 Per Cent Decline in Commercial Building Fires

A noticeable decrease in commercial building fires has highlighted the success of intensified fire-safety and prevention initiatives undertaken by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) throughout 2024. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, informed that there was a 16 per cent reduction in the number of commercial building fires when compared to 2023. “The reduction can...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, addressing a recent Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

15.6 Per Cent Decline in Fire-Related Deaths

Jamaica recorded a 15.6 per cent reduction in fire-related deaths last year. This was revealed by Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, during a recent JIS Think Tank, where he shared details of the Brigade’s Emergency Response and Fire Prevention Data for 2024. “The number of fire-related deaths for the period under review was 27, comprising 23 adults and...
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