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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, addressing an Independence Day civic function at Water Square, Falmouth on Tuesday (August 6). The Mayor says the preservation of the Jamaican culture must be a duty for all.
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, addressing an Independence Day civic function at Water Square, Falmouth on Tuesday (August 6). The Mayor says the preservation of the Jamaican culture must be a duty for all.

Falmouth Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Preserve Culture

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, is urging Jamaicans to preserve their culture and learn to accept themselves. The Mayor, who was addressing an Independence civic function in Water Square, Falmouth, Trelawny on Tuesday, August 6, said preservation of the...
Recipients of the
Recipients of the 'Spirit of Independence Awards' from the parish of St. James display their awards at the Independence Civic Ceremony held on August 6 at the Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. They are (from left) Madge Neil Burnett, Roy Graham, Clarice Grant, Beulah Graham, Janet Silvera, Leanora Morris, Matebel Edwards, Sylvia Brown and Oliver Townsend.

Nine Awarded for Outstanding Contribution to St. James
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), addresses the audience at the opening of a training session for implementation of the AMANDA software, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices, recently.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), addresses the audience at the opening of a training session for implementation of the AMANDA software, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices, recently.

Local Government Ministry to Improve Development Approval Process
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held on July 9, at the KSAC’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), held on July 9, at the KSAC’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.

KSAC to Continue Removal of Illegal Billboards
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held on July 9, at the KSAC’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), held on July 9, at the KSAC’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.

Sizzling Summer Savings Returns Downtown

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Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Board of Supervision Rolls Out Disaster Preparedness Plan

The Board of Supervision (BOS), an agency of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, has boosted its disaster preparedness plans, aimed at improving the care and protection of the nation’s homeless for the hurricane season. Homelessness Co-ordinator at the BOS, Damion Campbell, tells JIS News that the increased effort forms part of the Government’s thrust in securing the...
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CommunityLocal Government

Public Urged to Support Downtown Shopping Extravaganza

Members of the public are being urged to support the ‘Downtown Sizzling Summer Savings’ event, which will be held from July 25 to 27 at the St. William Grant Park. The three-day mega shopping extravaganza, which is being held in collaboration with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Vendors and Higglers Association forms part of the Government’s ongoing...
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Local Government

KSAC Technical Officers Get Tablet Computers

Technical officers from the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) have received tablet computers, as part of efforts to provide them with the necessary tools to better enable them to carry out their duties. “We have uploaded our App- LoveCleanKSA to these tablets and officers will be required to use this tool to aid in monitoring their zones,” said Mayor...
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Local Government

Vendors Downtown Urged To Get Registered and Use Designated Areas

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, is yet again urging vendors, who ply their wares in downtown Kingston, to become registered and utilise the designated vending areas. She noted that this will, among other things, assist with the maintenance of law and order in the commercial district. The Mayor made the appeal while addressing the monthly meeting of the...
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A view of the Montego Bay Civic Centre, located in the historic Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, which is to be fenced at a cost of $17 million through the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).
Local Government

Fencing of Montego Bay Civic Centre to Cost $17 Million

The Montego Bay Civic Centre in the historic Sam Sharpe Square, is being fenced at a cost of $17 million, with the work expected to last for the next eight weeks. Galvanized metal is being used to fence the courtyard and the car park, and this forms part of an overall long term plan to improve the aesthetics and to...
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EnvironmentLocal Government

Rural Community to Benefit from Weather Impact Project

A rural farming community is to benefit from a project that will aid in strengthening its resilience to the impact of weather-related issues. The project, which is to be rolled out in July, follows the successful completion of a pilot of a micro insurance facility, aimed at small farmers in Portland and St. Thomas. The pilot was facilitated by the...
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