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Chief Public Health Inspector of the Westmoreland Health Department, Steve Morris, making his report to the Westmoreland Parish Council during its monthly sitting on June 12 in Savanna-La-Mar. An extensive public education campaign on how to combat mosquito-borne diseases is currently underway in the parish.
Chief Public Health Inspector of the Westmoreland Health Department, Steve Morris, making his report to the Westmoreland Parish Council during its monthly sitting on June 12 in Savanna-La-Mar. An extensive public education campaign on how to combat mosquito-borne diseases is currently underway in the parish.

Westmoreland Steps Up Fight Against Mosquito Borne Diseases

An extensive public education campaign on how to combat mosquito-borne diseases, in particular the dreaded Chikungunya virus, is currently underway in Westmoreland. The campaign is being spearheaded by the Westmoreland Parish Council in collaboration with the Public Health Department, and...
Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting, held at its Church Street chambers in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, June 10.
Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting, held at its Church Street chambers in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, June 10.

Adequate Funds to Clean Most Critical Drains in Corporate Area
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (second left), in conversation with (from left): Head of the Weather Branch at the National Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson; Deputy Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund, Deidre Kieran and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, at the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month, held at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in Kingston, on June 2.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (second left), in conversation with (from left): Head of the Weather Branch at the National Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson; Deputy Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund, Deidre Kieran and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, at the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month, held at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in Kingston, on June 2.

NWA Gets $50 Million for Drain Cleaning
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, addresses the St. Ann Parish Development Committee (PDC) rebranding ceremony, held at the Couples San Souci Hotel, in White River, St. Ann, on May 29.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, addresses the St. Ann Parish Development Committee (PDC) rebranding ceremony, held at the Couples San Souci Hotel, in White River, St. Ann, on May 29.

Jamaicans Must Understand Meaning of Sustainable Development – State Minister Fagan
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson (center), in discussion with former residents of Trelawny at the 33rd annual picnic of the Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA) held at the Bear Mountain Park in upstate New York, on Sunday, May 25.
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson (center), in discussion with former residents of Trelawny at the 33rd annual picnic of the Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA) held at the Bear Mountain Park in upstate New York, on Sunday, May 25.

Mayor Encourages Diaspora Support for Development of Falmouth

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Local Government

KSAC to Implement Measures to Improve Collection of Fees

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be implementing measures to curtail illegal and/or unauthorized activities in the markets and to improve collection of fees. These include: notification to vendors of their arrears; closure of shops that are in arrears; serving of demand notices; issuing summons for delinquent vendors to be taken to the courts; and eviction, where warranted....
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (right), prepares to lay a floral tribute at the feet of the statue of National Hero, Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during a ceremony held in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on Friday, May 23. Wife of Mayor Harris, Dr. Angella Harris shares the moment.
Local Government

Floral Tribute Held for Sam Sharpe

Residents of St. James on Labour Day, May 23, paid homage to National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, at a floral tribute and ceremony, held at the statue in his honour at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. For the third year, the event commemorated on the date on which the National Hero was hanged in that town square, has...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (left) commends St. Elizabeth Parish Council for efforts in making St Elizabeth a disaster resilient parish. He was addressing the Disaster Preparedness Parish Forum hosted by the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Committee of the St Elizabeth Parish Council at the St Matthews Anglican Church Hall in Santa Cruz on Tuesday May 20. Social Development Commission field officer, Elizabeth Sanderson, is at right.
Local Government

‘Bread Basket’ Parish Commended For Disaster Preparedness

Minister of State for Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan has commended the St. Elizabeth Parish Council for the parish’s state of readiness ahead of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1. Mr. Fagan commended the parish’s Community Resilience Initiative, which involves the training of community and agency representatives in shelter management, damage assessment, and...
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Local Government

Real Estate Board Warns Against Buying From Unregistered Dealers

The Real Estate Board (REB) is cautioning Jamaicans against purchasing lots from developers in unregistered development schemes. According to the REB, while there are risks involved in purchasing lots in both a registered and unregistered development schemes, making purchases from an unregistered scheme, is significantly greater. Inspector of investigations at the REB, Pete Francis, told JIS News that in addition...
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Local Government

Heavy Rainfall Affects Sections of Westmoreland

Persistent heavy rainfall in sections of Westmoreland on May 19 and 20 left some major roadways across the parish inundated and badly damaged and in many cases, inaccessible to vehicular traffic. Some of the worst affected areas are: McNeill Lands, Frome, Little London, Three Miles River, Grange Hill, Petersfield, Bethel Town, Chester Castle and adjoining communities. Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for...
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Local Government

St. James Ready for Hurricane Season

The St. James Disaster Preparedness Committee said it is well advanced with plans to meet and address any challenge that the upcoming Hurricane Season may pose. Following a meeting of the Committee at the St. James Parish Council on May 20, Co-ordinator, Disaster Preparedness for the parish, Tamoy Sinclair, told JIS News that all is in place to meet the 2014...
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CultureLocal Government

Additional $5 Million for Labour Day Parish Projects

An additional $5 million will be provided by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to assist with Labour Day parish projects. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott made this announcement while bringing greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church on...
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