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General Manager for Project Management at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, (JSIF), Loy Malcolm addressing the launch of the Fund’s Integrated community Development Project in Barrett Town, St. James on Thursday February 26 at the Barrett Town United Church. The project will focus on upgrading infrastructure, soft intervention and training and forms part of a national US$42M project to be implemented over 5 years across sections of the island.
General Manager for Project Management at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, (JSIF), Loy Malcolm addressing the launch of the Fund’s Integrated community Development Project in Barrett Town, St. James on Thursday February 26 at the Barrett Town United Church. The project will focus on upgrading infrastructure, soft intervention and training and forms part of a national US$42M project to be implemented over 5 years across sections of the island.

JSIF to Spend US$42 Million on Integrated Community Development Project

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund, (JSIF), will over the next five years spend some US$42 million on an Integrated Community Development project which forms a major part of the Government’s 2030 vision for Jamaica. The project was launched at the...
The Montego Bay Clock Tower located on Barnett Street in the city, which is to be repaired.
The Montego Bay Clock Tower located on Barnett Street in the city, which is to be repaired.

Clock Tower in Mo-Bay To Be Repaired
Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) monthly meeting, held at the Council’s Chambers, downtown Kingston on February 10.
Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) monthly meeting, held at the Council’s Chambers, downtown Kingston on February 10.

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Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Community Integration Manager, Lisa Golding (right), hands over the key for the new garbage compactor to Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson (left) and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Regional Manager, Eiffert Daley, on Friday, January 30 in Water Square, Falmouth. The compactor, which is valued at $20 Million, is part of the UDC’s Falmouth infrastructure development and beautification project.
Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Community Integration Manager, Lisa Golding (right), hands over the key for the new garbage compactor to Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson (left) and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Regional Manager, Eiffert Daley, on Friday, January 30 in Water Square, Falmouth. The compactor, which is valued at $20 Million, is part of the UDC’s Falmouth infrastructure development and beautification project.

Garbage Compactor Handed Over in Falmouth
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (centre), speaking at the launching ceremony for the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Enterprise Assistance Programme on February 2. The launch was held at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston. Others are (from left): Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, and Chief Executive Officer, Mint Management and Katalyxt Business Development, Winsome Minott. The initiative, which is aimed at facilitating economic development within the Municipality, includes three components: financial assistance; training and development; and mentoring/technical support.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (centre), speaking at the launching ceremony for the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Enterprise Assistance Programme on February 2. The launch was held at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston. Others are (from left): Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, and Chief Executive Officer, Mint Management and Katalyxt Business Development, Winsome Minott. The initiative, which is aimed at facilitating economic development within the Municipality, includes three components: financial assistance; training and development; and mentoring/technical support.

KSAC Implements $2 Million Economic Development Programme

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke, addresses a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) monthly meeting, held at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston on January 13.
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