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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston, on January 14.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston, on January 14.

Repairs Slated for Kingston and St. Andrew Markets

Repairs will be carried out at several markets and arcades across Kingston and St. Andrew this year, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke. Making the announcement at the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), in discussion with (from left): Chief Planner at the Urban Development Corporation, Ronald Brown; Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson; and Scientific Officer at the Earthquake Unit, University of the West Indies, Mona, Karleen Black. Occasion was the press conference and launch of Earthquake Awareness Week 2014, at the Haining Road headquarters of the ODPEM, on January 13.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), in discussion with (from left): Chief Planner at the Urban Development Corporation, Ronald Brown; Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson; and Scientific Officer at the Earthquake Unit, University of the West Indies, Mona, Karleen Black. Occasion was the press conference and launch of Earthquake Awareness Week 2014, at the Haining Road headquarters of the ODPEM, on January 13.

Major Focus on Earthquake Preparedness
Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)
Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)

Fire Safety Permits Required for Every Event
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), along with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Colin Fagan (second left), and Public Defender, Earl Witter (left), peruse a copy of the Medium-term Socio-Economic Framework 2012-2015, at the launch of the governance thematic working group, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices on December 17. Looking on are (from fourth left): Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, and Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Richard Lumsden.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), along with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Colin Fagan (second left), and Public Defender, Earl Witter (left), peruse a copy of the Medium-term Socio-Economic Framework 2012-2015, at the launch of the governance thematic working group, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices on December 17. Looking on are (from fourth left): Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, and Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Richard Lumsden.

Drafting Instructions Given for Local Governance Laws
Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)
Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)

Householders Urged to Check Wiring Before Putting Up Christmas Lights

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Hazard Mitigation Planning and Disaster Management a Priority for Growth

New York: - Jamaica’s Minister of Local Government and Community development, the Hon. Noel Arscott, told a United Nations conference that hazard mitigation planning and disaster management is a priority for the country’s growth agenda. Speaking at a conference on “Sustainable Cities Days” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday, December 12, the Minister pointed out that...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke addressing today’s (December 10) Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting, at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston. Mrs. Brown Burke outlined plans for a Downtown shopping spree to be held on December 18.
Local Government

KSAC Expects Huge Crowd for Downtown Shopping Extravaganza

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) is anticipating a large turnout for the staging of Jamaica's biggest annual one day shopping extravaganza, Christmas in the City, on Wednesday, December 18, downtown Kingston. The event, which is being staged by the KSAC in association with its partners, is scheduled to take place on King Street, near South Parade, from 8:00...
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Local Government

Business Operators Urged to Comply with Billboard Regulations

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke, is urging business operators in the Corporate Area to comply with the rules and regulations when erecting billboards and signs. “The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has no real interest in removing the signs, but if businesses do not heed the notices, then we will have to resort to removing them....
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Local Government

Over 600 Handcart Operators Register with the KSAC

More than 600 handcart operators have been registered by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), since the period of registration ended last month, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke. Mrs. Brown Burke was addressing the monthly KSAC Council meeting, at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston on December 10. “This has been a useful exercise...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke addressing today’s (December 10) Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting, at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Reactivation Fee Required for Dormant Development Approval Applications

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has informed that a fee of $5,000 is required to reopen and continue processing several development approval applications, which were closed last month. In addition to the money, applicants are also encouraged to submit the outstanding information. Speaking on the issue at the monthly KSAC Council meeting at its Church Street chambers, in...
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Local Government

NSWMA to Spend $45 Million on Waste Clean-Up and Collection Over Festive Session

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be spending some $45 million over the festive season to clean-up, clear, transport and dispose of solid waste, generation of which is expected to increase significantly during the period. Some $25 million will be expended on public cleansing activities, while another $20 million will go toward the removal of bulk waste and...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke addressing today’s (December 10) Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting, at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston. Mrs. Brown Burke outlined plans for a Downtown shopping spree to be held on December 18.
Local Government

Consumers to Benefit From Downtown Shopping Spree

On Wednesday, December 18, shoppers in the commercial district of downtown Kingston will benefit from bargains associated with the ‘Christmas in the City’ event. The activity, which is scheduled to last from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, is being staged by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), in association with numerous sponsors. Addressing the monthly KSAC Council meeting at its...
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