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Public Advised to Exercise Caution Due to Riverton Fire

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public to exercise great caution when traversing the Spanish Town Road area in the vicinity of the Riverton City Dump, as a large fire is currently blazing. Prevailing...
State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (centre) and Board Member of the Board of Supervision, Lawrence Madden (right), meet one of the participants of the Human Services Professional Training Programme, Jennelle Daley (left), at the launch of the Human Services Diploma Programme on March 6, at the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) on Gordon Town Road, in Kingston. In the background are other participants of the programme.
State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (centre) and Board Member of the Board of Supervision, Lawrence Madden (right), meet one of the participants of the Human Services Professional Training Programme, Jennelle Daley (left), at the launch of the Human Services Diploma Programme on March 6, at the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) on Gordon Town Road, in Kingston. In the background are other participants of the programme.

Board of Supervision Provides Training for Workers
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 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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$30 Million for Repairs to Roadway Leading to Riverton City Landfill

Repairs to the roadway leading to the Riverton City Landfill will continue in the new fiscal year, with an allotment of $30 million in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure. The project seeks to improve the utilisation of the Riverton Landfill and reduce the downtime and operating costs of garbage trucks. Rehabilitation of the two kilometres of roadway will include: preparation...
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New Strategies to Address Vending Downtown

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be implementing additional measures this year to address the problem of illegal vending downtown. Speaking at the Corporation’s monthly meeting held in Council Chambers, downtown Kingston on Tuesday, February 10, Deputy Mayor, Andrew Swaby, said the new strategies will be strictly monitored. He said consultations are being held with several stakeholders to...
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KSAC to Complete Renovation of Queens Market

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) on Wednesday, February10 passed a resolution for the allocation of $39.6 million from its Equalization Fund to complete upgrading works at the Queens Market, downtown. The resolution was passed at the KSAC’s monthly meeting held in Council Chambers at 24 Church Street. Councillor Kevin Taylor, who moved the resolution, noted the improvements will...
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Jamaica to Assist Costa Rica Establish Local Government System

Jamaica has agreed to assist Costa Rica to establish a Local Government system which includes facilitating visits by Costa Rican Government officials to familiarise themselves with the Parish Council and Municipal system in Jamaica. This is among other areas of functional cooperation being considered to strengthen ties between the two countries. The issues were raised during bilateral talks between Prime...
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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.
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Garbage Compactor Handed Over in Falmouth

The National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) public cleansing programme in Falmouth has been improved, with the addition of a new garbage compactor to its fleet. The unit, which is valued at $25 million, was donated by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), under its Resort Upgrading Programme, in tandem with the NSWMA’s Falmouth Re-Development, Public Cleansing and Beautification Plan. The...
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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.
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KSAC Implements $2 Million Economic Development Programme

Persons between 18 and 29 years old who live or have business interests in Kingston and St. Andrew, can now benefit from a $2 million economic development programme being implemented by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). Dubbed the ‘Enterprise Assistance Programme’, the initiative, which is aimed at facilitating financial growth within the Municipality, includes three components: financial assistance;...
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Young Firefighter Takes Top Honours at Inaugural Award Ceremony

Twenty-eight year old Corporal Jay Scott of the Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) Fire Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), is the WorldNet Firefighter of the Year. He was presented with the winning trophy plus a cash prize of 150,000 at an award ceremony held Thursday evening (Jan. 22), at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew. Second...
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