Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says several infirmaries across the island are to benefit from certain upgrades and improvements next year. “In 2017, we’re going to be rolling out some new features that will see changes to our infirmaries. We’re going to be changing names of infirmaries and we’re going to be doing a lot...

Head of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is assuring Jamaicans that their garbage will be picked up during the Christmas season. “Go out and shop, party, cook up a storm and enjoy your Christmas; don’t worry, your garbage will be picked up,” he told JIS News. Mr. Gordon said strategies are being put in place to...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is looking to enter public-private arrangements for the collection of garbage. Executive Director of the entity, Audley Gordon, said the move is aimed at improving efficiency in garbage collection by putting more units on the streets. He said an investor has indicated an interest in bringing in trucks for the removal of garbage....

New Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, has pledged to work to build a spirit of partnership and cooperation among councillors in order to effectively and efficiency carry out the work of the  Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAC). Speaking at the installation ceremony held at the KSAC’s downtown Kingston offices on December 15, Senator Williams lauded the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended staff of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for their role in improving the operations of the agency. He said that despite “trying circumstances”, the workers have “brought significant difference” to the NSWMA operations. He also hailed the board under the chairmanship of Dennis Chung for “putting...

Newly installed Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, says the Municipal Corporation will undertake a comprehensive programme of infrastructural development across the city. He said this would facilitate significant local economic activity, while supporting the Government’s national growth agenda. The new Mayor was giving his inaugural address during Thursday’s (December 15) installation ceremony at the Kingston...

Government Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, is the new Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew. He was installed during a ceremony at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation on Church Street in downtown Kingston, on December 15. The function was presided over by Principal Returning Officer of the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), Albert Johnson. Senator Williams, who is the...