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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) on Tuesday, September 9, at the Council’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) on Tuesday, September 9, at the Council’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.

KSAC Working With Police to Tackle Illegal Vending

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has met with the police to roll out a more targeted and sustained programme to tackle illegal vending, and restore order to the streets of the Corporate Area. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela...
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (right), points to a section of the Westmoreland Parish Council building in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, that needs attention, while on a tour with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, on August 20. The Minister announced that a new building is to be constructed to house the Council.
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (right), points to a section of the Westmoreland Parish Council building in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, that needs attention, while on a tour with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, on August 20. The Minister announced that a new building is to be constructed to house the Council.

Upgrading work to be done at Westmoreland Infirmary
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (right), points to something of interest while in discussion with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), during a tour of the site for the new Westmoreland Council office complex in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, on August 20. At left is Deputy Mayor, Councillor Danree Delancy.
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (right), points to something of interest while in discussion with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), during a tour of the site for the new Westmoreland Council office complex in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, on August 20. At left is Deputy Mayor, Councillor Danree Delancy.

Westmoreland Parish Council to get new Building
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, informing JIS News of a special meeting on August 19 to discuss plans for the development of the town, in Trelawny.
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, informing JIS News of a special meeting on August 19 to discuss plans for the development of the town, in Trelawny.

Development of Falmouth to be Discussed at Special Meeting August 19
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (left), presents Rev. Leroy Sterling with the prestigious
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (left), presents Rev. Leroy Sterling with the prestigious 'Spirit of Independence Award', during the St. James Independence Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, on August 6.

Reverend Sterling Honoured for 37 Years Service to St. James

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KSAC Joins Health Ministry to Fight Chikungunya

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has joined the Ministry of Health-led public education campaign on the chikungunya virus (chikV). Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, on September 9, made the announcement at a meeting of the Council at her Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston. “Part of the campaign is to make sure that we are not...
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Climate Change Must Be Included In Development Planning

Director of Urban and Regional Planning, Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin, says that development planning in Jamaica must incorporate disaster mitigation measures and strategies to address climate change. These considerations, she said, are imperative in light of the extent of informal settlements across the island, totaling approximately 700, which are home to a minimum of 15...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its Church Street offices in downtown Kingston, on August 12.
Local Government

KSAC Achieves 52% of Property Tax Collection Target in Three Months

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) met 52 per cent of its annual property tax collection target, during the first quarter of this fiscal year. “We continue our public education drive by attending community meetings, placing ads in the electronic and print media, doing house to house visits, and sending town criers around to remind property owners of their...
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Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Errol Mowatt (second left), points to cheque presented to him by Manager of Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance and Security at Petrojam Limited, Mr. Leon Jarrett, at the York Park Fire Station, Orange Street, downtown Kingston, on August 12. The money will be used to assist with training at the JFB. Others (from left) are: Public Relations Officer, Petrojam Limited, Latoya Pennant; Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Warren Malcolm; Assistant Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Alrick Hacker, Deputy Commissioner, Administration, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Samuel McIntosh.
Local Government

Fire Brigade Gets $3 Million to Assist With Training

The Jamaica Fire Brigade, on August 12, received $3 million from Petrojam Limited, to assist in building the capacity of its fire fighters. The presentation was made at the York Park Fire Station, Orange Street, downtown Kingston. Manager of Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance and Security at  Petrojam Limited, Mr. Leon Jarrett, said the fire brigade had expressed the need for...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (right), exchanges pleasantries with (l-r) Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Member of Parliament for North West St. James, Dr. Horace Chang; and Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus, at the St. James Independence Day Civic Ceremony held on Wednesday, August 6, at the historic Sam Sharpe Square.
Local Government

St. James Honours Eight with Spirit of Independence Award

Seven of St. James’ outstanding residents and one community project were on August 6, honoured with the ‘Spirit of Independence Award’ by the St. James Parish Council. Amidst the pomp and pageantry of the St. James civic ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square on Independence Day, the awardees were cited as heroes and lauded for their significant contributions to the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (left) and Member of Parliament for South Western St. Elizabeth, Hugh Buchanan (right), give full attention as farmer (centre), reports on the damage caused by the drought in the area. Minister Arscott toured Southern St. Elizabeth on August 4 to get first hand information on the damage done by the drought and bush fires.
Local Government

Help for Farmers in St.Elizabeth

With immediate effect, farmers in drought-stricken areas of South St. Elizabeth are to start benefitting from Government’s National Drought Management Plan, geared towards alleviating the impact of the drought. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, led a top level, multi-agency tour on August 4, to get first hand information on the damage done to the areas...
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