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Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, has underscored the entity’s vision of becoming Jamaica’s leading community development agency and, in the process, helping to facilitate good governance, economic prosperity, and a sustainable environment across the society. Speaking at the first in a series of Parish Meetings, jointly hosted with the Ministry of Local Government and...

  All is in place for work to begin on the construction of a two-lane Bailey bridge in Kintyre, St. Andrew, which will provide easier access for residents to the Corporate Area, whenever it rains. Corporate Communications Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, stated that: “We have everything in place, the design is complete, the contractor has...

  Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Angella Brown-Burke,  says the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be making some funds available to its Councillors to assist in the clean-up effort, following the passage of Hurricane Sandy. Mrs. Brown-Burke, who was on a tour of several areas within the Municipality to get a first hand view of the...

The Manchester Parish Council is welcoming the move by Government to strengthen the country’s system of environmental planning and regulation, through the establishment of an Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA). Spatial/Physical Planner at the Council, Ryan Wallace, told JIS that if the ERA is implemented then it should have powers to be able to make arrests so as to enforce the...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, says a Bill to facilitate entrenchment of the local government structure in Jamaica’s Constitution, is to be tabled in Parliament shortly. This action forms a pivotal part of the process of local government reform, currently being embarked on by the administration. Speaking at the first in a series of Town Hall...

Eight citizens of St. James were honoured for their contributions to the parish’s development, during Monday’s (October 15) National Heroes Day Salute Civic and Awards Ceremony, in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. The honourees recognized were: Pauline Downer, Clinton Chin and Gloria Meredith - community service; Paul Reid - Journalism; Cleopatra Eubanks - Sports; Mavis Holt - Education; Ian and...

Seven residents from the parish of St. James, who have made significant contributions to their communities, will be presented with the Sam Sharpe Award at this year's Heritage Week civic ceremony. The function will be held on National Heroes' Day, Monday, October 15, at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. Presentation will be made in various categories of service including health,...

Scores of residents in the parish of  St. James, and representatives of  civic groups, religious organisations and political parties turned out wearing black on September 28 in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, to show solidarity and support for the five females who were raped by two gunmen in that city  on September 24. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris,...

A report on the implementation of a rural school bus system is to be submitted to Transport, Works and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies in a matter of weeks. This was disclosed by Chairman of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Reverend Garnett Roper, during a recent interview with JIS News. The Chairman said a committee was recently...

Government Senator, Wensworth Skeffery is urging the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to fast track the implementation of local government reform. In a motion tabled in the Senate on September 21, Senator Skeffery noted that local government reform will give real autonomy, self-determination and independence to the people of Jamaica in their communities. He further called upon the...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the resort town of Ocho Rios is being rebranded to enhance its image and appeal as a top cruise ship destination. Dr. McNeill, who was addressing the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Jamaica Attractions Limited in Ocho Rios on Saturday (September 22), said the town is being rebranded...

A Resolution requesting the withdrawal of $17.2 million from the Equalisation Fund of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation  (KSAC), to undertake urgent repairs to sanitary facilities in the markets and arcades, received overwhelming support at a meeting of the Council on September 11. The Resolution, moved by Councillor Kevin Taylor and seconded by Councillor Andrew Swaby, outlined that the...