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MANDEVILLE — Mayor of Black River, Councillor Jeremy Palmer, says effective planning remains central to the Council’s operations to minimise the effects of natural disasters. He said this is especially important in urban areas, where people live close together over small land areas. “In urban settings… when planning falls short and disasters strike, the effects can be devastating to people’s...

KINGSTON — Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague, has lauded the invaluable contribution of local officials at the community and national levels. “You are critical players in the leadership and governance of your jurisdictions, promoting quality delivery of service, economic development, conservation of our environment, the enhancement and sustainability of your community,” he stated. The...

PORT ANTONIO — Portlanders braved the inclement weather to work on projects in their communities as the parish celebrated Labour Day on Monday. Among the projects undertaken on the day were: refurbishing of schools, painting of police stations, beautification of communities, building of bus sheds and patching roadways. The parish project was the painting and beautification of the Port Antonio...

PORT ANTONIO — As St. Mary finalises plans for its Labour Day activities on Monday (May 23), 65 projects have so far been registered with the parish’s Labour Day Committee, covering several communities. The projects, which have been registered at the St. Mary Parish Council and St. Mary Social Development Commission (SDC) offices, include upgrading of playfields, painting of basic...

MONTEGO BAY — Mayor of Falmouth and Chairman of the Trelawny Parish Council, Councillor Colin Gager, is optimistic of a ‘very successful’ day of work on Labour Day (May 23), at the Troy Primary and Infant School. Hundreds of citizens from across the hills of upper Trelawny and adjoining areas are expected to spend the day, working and having fun...

MONTEGO BAY — Residents of Hanover and Westmoreland came out in their numbers on Monday, to labour with love on Labour Day 2011, being held under the theme, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Approximately 90 registered projects were in progress between both parishes; 40 in Westmoreland and 50 in Hanover. A number of community groups also embarked...

PORT ANTONIO — St. Mary celebrated Labour Day with work on projects in several communities.   A total of 65 projects were registered with the St. Mary Labour Day Committee, with work on the Children’s Ward at the Port Maria Hospital designated as the parish project. Other projects registered included painting government buildings, cleaning up of communities, cleaning up of beaches...

PORT ANTONIO — A total of 55 projects have been registered for Portland, a meeting to finalize preparations for the observation of Labour Day (Monday May 23) under the theme “It takes a village to raise a child”,  at the Parish Council on Thursday (May 19), was informed. The Port Antonio Hospital, which has been identified as the parish project,...

MONTEGO BAY — Approximately 360 students of Troy Primary and the Clarence Brimm Basic schools in Trelawny, will be in for pleasant surprises when they return to school today, as they will find their schools nicely painted, canteens extensively repaired, and running water to enhance the school’s sanitation. This resulted from citizens of Troy and adjoining communities, led by Mayor...

WASHINGTON, DC – Just over 7,000 persons from Trelawny who reside in the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and the United States, will gather in New York on the Memorial weekend holiday (May 27 to 29) for the 30th annual parish reunion. This calendar event organised by the Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA), is under the distinguished patronage of Jamaica's Ambassador...

MONTEGO BAY — Support is pouring in for the National Parish Project in Westmoreland, which is the Clifton Boys’ Home in Darliston. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Parish Labour Day Committee, Councillor Bertel Moore told JIS News after the final planning meeting on May 18, that positive responses have been coming in from the Savanna-la-Mar business community as...

OCHO RIOS — Residents of St. Ann have been urged to support a project in their community on Labour Day, Monday (May 23), and contribute to the development of the parish, and Jamaica. “So far we have a number of projects registered in the parish, and these projects range from the development of water supply systems, fixing and cleaning of...