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Communication Network of Emergency Agencies to be Strengthened

As part of the Government’s coordinated effort to enhance the country’s resilience to deal with disasters, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is working to strengthen the communication network of emergency agencies. To give extra push to...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (3rd right), accepts a signed copy of the grant agreement for the rehabilitation of the Riverton City landfill access road, from Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Cecilia Jaber (2nd left). Occasion was the signing of the agreement today (June 3), at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment are: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (2nd right); Member of Parliament for Western St. Andrew where the Riverton landfill is located, Hon. Anthony Hylton (4th right); and State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (in back).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (3rd right), accepts a signed copy of the grant agreement for the rehabilitation of the Riverton City landfill access road, from Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Cecilia Jaber (2nd left). Occasion was the signing of the agreement today (June 3), at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment are: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (2nd right); Member of Parliament for Western St. Andrew where the Riverton landfill is located, Hon. Anthony Hylton (4th right); and State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (in back).

Mexico Provides US$1.8 Million Grant to Rehabilitate Riverton City Access Road
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (at podium), addresses the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Action Day ceremony at the Wilbert Stewart Basic School in East Kingston on May 29. The NCMC constructed a perimeter fence around the school’s play area as the final activity for Child Month. The area was also painted. Seated (from left) are: Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings; Chairman of the School Board, Stephen O. Stewart; Pastor of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, Robert A. Stewart; and Founder of the School and former Custos of Kingston, Hon. Carmen Stewart.
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (at podium), addresses the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Action Day ceremony at the Wilbert Stewart Basic School in East Kingston on May 29. The NCMC constructed a perimeter fence around the school’s play area as the final activity for Child Month. The area was also painted. Seated (from left) are: Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings; Chairman of the School Board, Stephen O. Stewart; Pastor of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, Robert A. Stewart; and Founder of the School and former Custos of Kingston, Hon. Carmen Stewart.

Custos Says Country Must Provide Safer Environment for Children
: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment as Custos of St. Catherine to Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie, following a brief swearing-in ceremony at King’s House in February. Rev. McKenzie will be formally installed as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine at a public ceremony scheduled for June 11, at the National Police College, Twickenham Park.
: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment as Custos of St. Catherine to Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie, following a brief swearing-in ceremony at King’s House in February. Rev. McKenzie will be formally installed as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine at a public ceremony scheduled for June 11, at the National Police College, Twickenham Park.

New Custos of St. Catherine to Be Installed June 11
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Local Government

$7.47 Billion Collected in Property Taxes for 2014/15

A total of $7.47 billion was collected in property taxes for the period 2014/15 representing a compliance rate of 54 per cent. This figure is $1.64 billion more than the $5.83 billion collected for 2013/14, where the compliance rate was 51 per cent. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, made the disclosure during the sitting of...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, lays a wreath in honour of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, at a ceremony, held on Saturday, May 23, the anniversary of the execution of Mr. Sharpe in 1832. The function was held in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay.
Local Government

Sam Sharpe Remembered May 23

National Hero and leader of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, was honoured on May 23, at a floral tribute and ceremony, held in the square named in his honour in Montego Bay. The National Hero was among the more than 500 slaves who lost their lives for participating in Jamaica’s first organized industrial action, commonly referred to...
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A section of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council’s building in Black River, which is currently under construction.
Local Government

St. Elizabeth Parish Council Building to Cost $50 Million

The St. Elizabeth Parish Council is working to complete the construction of its new offices at a cost of approximately $50 million. The project is being undertaken on the grounds of the existing Parish Council building in Black River. Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher, told JIS News that work is underway on the ground floor, which will accommodate...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its Down Town Kingston offices, today (May 12).
CommunityLocal Government

Mayor of Kingston Commends Firefighters

Firefighters battling the blaze in parts of the Mavis Bank communities of St. Andrew, have received high praise for their efforts in containing the fires, and creating safety for the affected residents. The commendation came from Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, while addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its Down...
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Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.
Local Government

Children of Portmore to Get New Park

Approximately $2 million will be spent to develop a recreational area and a new park for children and the elderly in Waterford, Portmore. The undertaking is the designated Labour Day project for the Portmore Municipal Council. Labour Day is being observed on Monday, May 25 under the theme: ‘Labour of Love: Nurturing Our Children.’ Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon...
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Local Government

ODPEM Provides Update on Fire at Flamstead

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising that ongoing firefighting efforts in the Flamstead area of Mavis Bank have resulted in the fire being brought under control. Reports from the Jamaica Fire Brigade are that, should wind conditions remain favourable, no further spread of the fire is expected. In the meantime, members of the public should...
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