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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s General Sitting of Council held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (February 11).
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s General Sitting of Council held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (February 11).

Refurbished Jubilee Commercial Centre Part of Downtown Transformation

Redevelopment of the Jubilee Commercial Centre, formerly called the Jubilee Market, marks a significant step in improving downtown Kingston’s accessibility and infrastructure, says Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. Forty vendors are now occupying the newly refurbished facility, which was...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).

House Approves Bill to Grant Parish Status to Portmore
Acting Director General at Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Acting Director General at Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

Jamaica’s Earthquake/Tsunami Response Remains Robust
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) (October 2024).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) (October 2024).

St. James Municipal Corporation to Tackle Issue of Stray Cattle
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Mayor Outlines Vision for Montego Bay’s Transition to a Sustainable City

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Local Government

Local Government Minister to Meet With Executives of ALGA-J

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is to meet with executives of the Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica (ALGA-J). This follows the issues that came to the fore during the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Manchester, recently. “I am expecting to meet with ALGA-J next week to discuss the issues. I think there...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is greeted by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s strategic planning workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, on Thursday (February 6).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Gov’t Minister Underscores KSAMC’S Role

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says councillors and administrators of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) have a vital role to play in the Corporate Area’s development and the delivery of services to residents. “Your responsibility over the capital city, as well as townships and communities in urban and rural St. Andrew, is...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses today’s (February 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Local Government

Attorney General and Solicitor General Clarify Tie After By-Election

A letter signed jointly by the Attorney General and the Solicitor General has advised that Clause 32 of the Local Governance Act clearly lays out what happens when a tie occurs after a by-election. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has informed that their response states that: “Where there is a tie in the political representation...
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Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis, addresses Tuesday’s (February 4) Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation & Safety Committee meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to Ramp Up Disaster Preparedness Activities

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is ramping up its disaster preparedness activities, aimed at strengthening the parish’s readiness and resilience to natural disasters. Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness, Ornella Lewis, said as part of this initiative, the Disaster Preparedness Committee will begin shelter re-inspection activities in February. This is to ensure that the designated emergency shelters are in top condition...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (second left), receives a computer hard drive from Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second right), part of 20 desktop computers and two printers presented to the JFB on February 4 at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters. Also pictured are Deputy Commissioner, JFB, Kevin Haughton (left); and Financial Controller, USF, Andrew McRae.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentTechnology

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets Computers from USF

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers, and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), valued at more than $5.5 million. The items will be distributed to fire stations islandwide and will play a critical role in improving the agency’s service delivery. Addressing the official handover ceremony on Tuesday (January 4), at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters,...
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Beneficiaries of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hurricane Beryl Livelihoods Recovery initiative (from left) Keisha Wint, Trishana Brown and Maya Biggs, share in conversation with UNDP Resident Representative, Kishan Khoday, during a ceremony held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on January 31.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & Recovery

54 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Assistance from UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of its support to the Government of Jamaica’s hurricane Beryl recovery programme, has donated small grants and inputs to 54 female micro business owners impacted by the hurricane. The beneficiaries, who are from the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, received chickens, feed, irrigation and other farm supplies. The initiative was...
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St. James Municipal Corporation Chairman and Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Special Meeting on February 6 to Discuss Montego Bay’s Administrative Framework

Two significant proposals intended to reshape Montego Bay’s managerial and governmental framework will be discussed during a St. James Municipal Corporation city hall meeting on Thursday, February 6. The event, slated for the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square beginning 5:00 p.m., aims to address matters regarding the official city limits as well as the implementation of new...
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