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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, addresses Justices of the Peace, at a meeting in Falmouth, Trelawny, recently.
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, addresses Justices of the Peace, at a meeting in Falmouth, Trelawny, recently.

Mayor Calls for Renewed Energy Among JPs

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, is calling for renewed energy among Justices of the Peace (JPs), in the parish of Trelawny. Addressing a recent meeting of the Trelawny Association of Lay Magistrates at the Retreat Heights Community Centre in...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (third left), cuts ribbon to mark the opening of the refurbished Kings Valley roadway in Kings Valley, Westmoreland, recently. Looking on are (from left) Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Bertel Moore; Secretary/Manager of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Opal Beharie and Councillor Lawton McKenzie and community mmembers.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (third left), cuts ribbon to mark the opening of the refurbished Kings Valley roadway in Kings Valley, Westmoreland, recently. Looking on are (from left) Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Bertel Moore; Secretary/Manager of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Opal Beharie and Councillor Lawton McKenzie and community mmembers.

Kings Valley Road in Western Westmoreland Refurbished
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is greeted by newly installed Mayor of Lucea in Hanover, Councillor Wynter McIntosh, during the former’s recent visit to the parish.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is greeted by newly installed Mayor of Lucea in Hanover, Councillor Wynter McIntosh, during the former’s recent visit to the parish.

Lucea’s New Mayor Targetting Priority Engagements
Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, addressing the 10th Anniversary Awards luncheon of the Early Childhood Commission in St. James, on September 11. Mayor Harris said the time has come for Jamaicans to get back to the days of owning and protecting educational institutions.
Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, addressing the 10th Anniversary Awards luncheon of the Early Childhood Commission in St. James, on September 11. Mayor Harris said the time has come for Jamaicans to get back to the days of owning and protecting educational institutions.

Parents and Students Urged to Protect Schools
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) on Tuesday, September 9, at the Council’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) on Tuesday, September 9, at the Council’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.

KSAC Property Tax Collection on Target for April to August

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Prime Minister Outlines Developments in South West St. Andrew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has pointed to a raft of development programmes for her South West St. Andrew constituency including additional housing and training for employment in logistics operations and port services, as well as to start micro businesses as barbers, hairdressers and chefs. Addressing a meeting at the Caribbean Palms community centre on Spanish Town...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) on Tuesday, September 9, at the Council’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

KSAC Working With Police to Tackle Illegal Vending

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has met with the police to roll out a more targeted and sustained programme to tackle illegal vending, and restore order to the streets of the Corporate Area. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, told the monthly meeting of the Council on Tuesday, September 9, that the problem appears to have worsened...
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Local Government

KSAC Joins Health Ministry to Fight Chikungunya

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has joined the Ministry of Health-led public education campaign on the chikungunya virus (chikV). Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, on September 9, made the announcement at a meeting of the Council at her Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston. “Part of the campaign is to make sure that we are not...
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (right), points to a section of the Westmoreland Parish Council building in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, that needs attention, while on a tour with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, on August 20. The Minister announced that a new building is to be constructed to house the Council.
Local Government

Upgrading work to be done at Westmoreland Infirmary

Plans are far advanced for extensive refurbishing of the male ward of the Westmoreland Infirmary, located in the capital of Savanna-la-Mar. This was announced by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, after touring sections of the parish on August 20. The Minister explained that the project is part of plans by the Ministry to enhance the...
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (right), points to something of interest while in discussion with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), during a tour of the site for the new Westmoreland Council office complex in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, on August 20. At left is Deputy Mayor, Councillor Danree Delancy.
Local Government

Westmoreland Parish Council to get new Building

A new building is to be constructed to house the Westmoreland Parish Council. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, has announced that $35 million has been secured to begin construction soon. After an extensive tour of sections of the parish on August 20, the Minister said he was concerned about the condition of the building which...
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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, informing JIS News of a special meeting on August 19 to discuss plans for the development of the town, in Trelawny.
Local Government

Development of Falmouth to be Discussed at Special Meeting August 19

Plans for the overall development of Falmouth will be discussed at a special meeting, dubbed ‘The Mayor’s Forum’, to be held at the offices of the Trelawny Parish Council on August 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Falmouth’s Mayor, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, said the forum is aimed at getting all stakeholders on board in plans for the development of the historic...
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Climate Change Must Be Included In Development Planning

Director of Urban and Regional Planning, Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin, says that development planning in Jamaica must incorporate disaster mitigation measures and strategies to address climate change. These considerations, she said, are imperative in light of the extent of informal settlements across the island, totaling approximately 700, which are home to a minimum of 15...
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