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Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takese hands over cheque to outgoing Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Laurie Williams, at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston, on March 27. Looking on are (from left): Chairman of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Mr. Jalil Dabdoub Jnr., and Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Errol Mowatt.
Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takese hands over cheque to outgoing Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Laurie Williams, at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston, on March 27. Looking on are (from left): Chairman of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Mr. Jalil Dabdoub Jnr., and Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Errol Mowatt.

Japan Funds Repairs of Fire Hydrants

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has received $13 million in grant funding from the Government of Japan, to repair and service hundreds of fire hydrants across the island. The funding was provided under the Government of Japan’s Grant assistance for...
Charge d’Affairs, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Koji Tomita (right), addressing Monday’s (March 24) $8 million (US$81,010) grant agreement signing ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Kingston, for Government of Japan’s provision of two ambulances and two fire trucks to the Westmoreland Parish Council. The units’ provision is being facilitated under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots and Human Security Project (GGP) in partnership with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy (SPJD). Listening keenly, from left, are: Councillor for the Westmoreland Parish Council’s Bethel Town Division and Savanna-la-Mar Deputy Mayor, Danree Delancy; Councillor for the Savanna-la-Mar Division, Milton Miles; and Westmoreland Parish Council Chairman and Savanna-la-Mar Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore.
Charge d’Affairs, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Koji Tomita (right), addressing Monday’s (March 24) $8 million (US$81,010) grant agreement signing ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Kingston, for Government of Japan’s provision of two ambulances and two fire trucks to the Westmoreland Parish Council. The units’ provision is being facilitated under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots and Human Security Project (GGP) in partnership with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy (SPJD). Listening keenly, from left, are: Councillor for the Westmoreland Parish Council’s Bethel Town Division and Savanna-la-Mar Deputy Mayor, Danree Delancy; Councillor for the Savanna-la-Mar Division, Milton Miles; and Westmoreland Parish Council Chairman and Savanna-la-Mar Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore.

Japan Continues Support for Small Local Government Projects
Charge d’Affairs, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Koji Tomita (2nd right), presents and Westmoreland Parish Council Chairman and Savanna-la-Mar Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore (2nd left), with a copy of the $8 million (US$81,010) grant agreement for Government of Japan’s provision of two ambulances and two fire trucks to the Council, following Monday’s (March 24) signing ceremony at the Embassy’s New Kingston offices. The units’ provision is being facilitated under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots and Human Security Project (GGP) in partnership with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy (SPJD). Looking on are: Councillors for the Westmoreland Parish Council’s Savanna-la-Mar and Bethel Town Divisions respectively, Milton Miles (left); and Danree Delancy, who is also Savanna-la-Mar’s Deputy Mayor.
Charge d’Affairs, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Koji Tomita (2nd right), presents and Westmoreland Parish Council Chairman and Savanna-la-Mar Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore (2nd left), with a copy of the $8 million (US$81,010) grant agreement for Government of Japan’s provision of two ambulances and two fire trucks to the Council, following Monday’s (March 24) signing ceremony at the Embassy’s New Kingston offices. The units’ provision is being facilitated under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots and Human Security Project (GGP) in partnership with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy (SPJD). Looking on are: Councillors for the Westmoreland Parish Council’s Savanna-la-Mar and Bethel Town Divisions respectively, Milton Miles (left); and Danree Delancy, who is also Savanna-la-Mar’s Deputy Mayor.

Westmoreland PC Receives Emergency Vehicles from Japanese Government
Governor General His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, (Left) presents the Insignia of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class, to newly installed Custos of St. Ann, Hon. Norma Walters, during the official installation ceremony held at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann
Governor General His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, (Left) presents the Insignia of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class, to newly installed Custos of St. Ann, Hon. Norma Walters, during the official installation ceremony held at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann's Bay on Thursday, March 13.

PM Congratulates New Custos of St. Ann
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, (left) presents the Magistrates Roll to newly installed Custos of St. Ann, Hon.Norma Walters, during the official installation ceremony held at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, (left) presents the Magistrates Roll to newly installed Custos of St. Ann, Hon.Norma Walters, during the official installation ceremony held at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann's Bay on Thursday, March 13.

St. Ann Welcomes First Female Custos

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$25 Million Allocated for Mo-Bay’s Urban Action Plan

A sum of $25 million has been set aside in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative. The project seeks to contribute to the implementation of Montego Bay’s urban sustainability action plan, in which the general goal is to address the main environmental, urban and fiscal issues affecting the long term sustainability of the city....
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Plastic Separation Project in Seven Ministries

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Government Moves to Reduce Energy Costs for Streetlights

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Local Gov’t Minister and Mexican Ambassador Tour Riverton Access Road

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Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), addressing transport operators at the Montego Bay Transport Centre in St. James during a tour of the facility on March 7. He was accompanied by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of parliament for Central St. James, where the centre of located, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (2nd left).
CommunityLocal Government

Canterbury, St. James Residents Being Targeted for Land Titles

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Transport, Works and Housing State Minister, Hon. Richard Azan (left), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to formally open the new National Works Agency (NWA) parish office at Haughton Court, Lucea, Hanover, on March 7. Sharing the occasion are: Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change State Minister and Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, where the office is located, Hon. Ian Hayles (right); NWA Director of Human Resources, Dr. Jennifer Henry (2nd right); Hanover Parish Councillor, Wynter McIntosh (3rd right); NWA Chief Executive Officer, E.G. Hunter (3rd left); and NWA Projects Manager, Moira Williamson.
Local GovernmentTransport

National Works Agency Opens New $25m Hanover Parish Office

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Local Government

KSAC Seeking to Boost Earnings to Undertake Beautification Projects

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