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‘Spirit of Independence’ awardee, Howard Deers, JP, with his wife Lorna (2nd left) and his granddaughters Kaci Robinson (left) and Renae Deers (right), after he collected his award on Independence Day, August 6, in Sam Sharpe Square.
‘Spirit of Independence’ awardee, Howard Deers, JP, with his wife Lorna (2nd left) and his granddaughters Kaci Robinson (left) and Renae Deers (right), after he collected his award on Independence Day, August 6, in Sam Sharpe Square.

Howard Deers Has The City At Heart

Montego Bay businessman, Howard Deers, JP, who was presented with the ‘Spirit of Independence’ award on August 6, by the St. James Parish Council, is widely regarded in St. James as a man from the “heart of the city” with...

Ten Citizens Receive Spirit of Independence Award in St. James
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (fourth left), cuts ribbon to officially open the rehabilitated Frazer to Donegal main road near New Market in St. Elizabeth, on August 4. Others (from left) are: Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher; Councillor for the Malvern Division, Darren Powell and Councillor for the New Market Division, Cyril Martin. The road was repaired at a cost of $8 million.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (fourth left), cuts ribbon to officially open the rehabilitated Frazer to Donegal main road near New Market in St. Elizabeth, on August 4. Others (from left) are: Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher; Councillor for the Malvern Division, Darren Powell and Councillor for the New Market Division, Cyril Martin. The road was repaired at a cost of $8 million.

Frazer to Donegal Road in St. Elizabeth Rehabilitated
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (3rd left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Poor Relief Offices in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on August 5. Observing (from left) are: Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Mr. Raymond Pryce; Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Mr. Hugh Buchanan; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher; Superintendent of Roads and Works at the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Mr. Kenneth Mullings and Inspector of Poor in St. Elizabeth, Ms. Marlene Lynch.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (3rd left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Poor Relief Offices in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on August 5. Observing (from left) are: Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Mr. Raymond Pryce; Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Mr. Hugh Buchanan; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher; Superintendent of Roads and Works at the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Mr. Kenneth Mullings and Inspector of Poor in St. Elizabeth, Ms. Marlene Lynch.

Professional Care For The Poor
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (2nd left), participates in the breaking of ground for the construction of the new municipal building for the Westmoreland Parish Council at the project site in Savanna-La-Mar on Wednesday (July 29). Others (from left) are: Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Bertel Moore; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz; and Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Hon. Luther Buchanan.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (2nd left), participates in the breaking of ground for the construction of the new municipal building for the Westmoreland Parish Council at the project site in Savanna-La-Mar on Wednesday (July 29). Others (from left) are: Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Bertel Moore; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz; and Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Hon. Luther Buchanan.

Work To Get Underway On New Westmoreland Parish Council Building

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Conservator of Forests and Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department, Marilyn Headley (centre), emphasises the dangers of bush fires during a JIS News Think Tank on July 22. She is flanked by Senior Director of the Forest Science and Technology Services Division, Donna Lowe (left); and Legal Officer at the Forestry Department, Rainee Oliphant.
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Bush Fires Have Destroyed Hundreds of Acres

With hundreds of acres of forest cover lost since the start of the year due to bush fires, Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley, is imploring citizens to desist from lighting fires in and around wooded areas. “In these dry times, you are not supposed to be lighting any fires of any sort anywhere and in particular, nowhere near the forests,”...
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KSAC to Register Vendors July 21 to August 31

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be undertaking a vendor registration programme from July 21 to August 31, as it seeks to maintain order in the market districts. In an interview with JIS News, Commercial Services Manager at the KSAC, Gary Robotham, said the initiative will target persons engaged in vending activities within the formal markets and designated...
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St. James Parish Council Looking to Engage Citizens in Maintenance of Drains

The St. James Parish Council is looking to enlist community members in the sustained cleaning and maintenance of drains across the parish. Chairman of the St. James Parish Council’s Civic and Community Affairs Committee, Councillor Suzette Brown, said the aim is get communities to “take charge of the drains.” “When they become owners they are able to encourage other community...
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Local Government

NSWMA to Undertake $260 Million Beautification Project

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), will be undertaking an islandwide $260.6 million maintenance and beautification project. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, gave details of the project at a Jamaica House Media Briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 15. She said that Cabinet has approved the contract to undertake...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Mr. Colin Fagan (3rd left), with (from left): United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Director, Ms. Sheila Roseau; Deputy Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Mr. Richard Thompson; Executive Director of Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Mr. Ronald Jackson; Deputy Director General of Sustainable Development Planning and Research Division, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Ms. Claire Bernard and Director General at the PIOJ, Mr. Colin Bullock. Occasion was a public lecture hosted by the PIOJ on July 9, in observance of World Population Day 2015.
Local Government

Parish Councils Asked to Submit Areas Most Vulnerable to Natural Disasters

State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, says the parish councils and Portmore Municipality have been requested to provide preliminary reports on areas considered to be most vulnerable during natural disasters and most likely to put human safety at risk in such events. The State Minister said the reporting process is expected to...
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