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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), listens to Project Manager, RCD Hotels, Albert Varez, during a visit to the construction site of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino along the Rose Hall main road, during an infrastructure tour of St. James on Tuesday (October 9).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), listens to Project Manager, RCD Hotels, Albert Varez, during a visit to the construction site of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino along the Rose Hall main road, during an infrastructure tour of St. James on Tuesday (October 9).

Mobay Poised for Economic Surge

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the city is on the verge of a major economic surge, driven by key infrastructure developments in the parish. Two landmark tourism projects, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino along the Rose...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on October 8 at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on October 8 at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Stages Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless on October 10
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and ‘Team Jamaica’ supporters, share a moment with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (second left), following her victory in the women’s 100-metre event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and ‘Team Jamaica’ supporters, share a moment with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (second left), following her victory in the women’s 100-metre event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Ashoka Road in Waterhouse to Be Renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), look on as beekeeper Romario Scott, shows them a beekeeping apparatus, during the St. James Bee Farmers Association
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), look on as beekeeper Romario Scott, shows them a beekeeping apparatus, during the St. James Bee Farmers Association's Healthy Lifestyle Day, held at the St. James RADA Office in Catherine Hall on Thursday, October 3.

Economic Growth to Be Promoted Among Small Businesses in St. James
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Plans Under Way for Repair of Brown’s Town Transportation Centre

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left) and the Councillor for Granville Division, Michael Troupe (fourth right) share a photo opportunity with some of the recipients of the Housing Relief Grant provided by the St. James Municipal Corporation, during the presentation ceremony on Friday (September 27), at the St. James Cultural Centre in Montego Bay.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. James Residents Impacted by Hurricane Beryl Get Housing Relief Grants

St. James residents who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl have received assistance for minor home repairs through the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Housing Relief Grant. Cheques totalling $5 million were distributed to 119 residents across the 17 divisions in the parish on Friday (September 27), at the St. James Cultural Centre. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, in his...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Mayor of St. Ann
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Bathrooms At Ocho Rios Market Refurbished

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially opened newly refurbished male and female bathrooms at the Ocho Rios Market in St. Ann on Friday (September 27). The work, which was undertaken at a cost of $10 million, is part of efforts to upgrade public sanitary facilities in markets across the island at a cost of $250...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Provides Over $38m to Assist Livestock, Dairy and Bee Farmers Affected by Hurricane Beryl

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is providing more than $38 million to assist livestock, dairy and bee farmers in their recovery from the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while providing an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme during Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives He said...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Agriculture on Road to Recovery – Minister Green

Through decisive action by the Government and the resilience of farmers and fisherfolk, the agricultural sector, which suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, is on the road to recovery. This was noted by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, as he provided an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme in the House...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), looks on laden produce stalls during a tour of the St. Ann’s Bay Market in St. Ann on Tuesday (September 24). In the background is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Gov’t Ministry to Provide $15 Million for Repairs to St. Ann’s Bay Market

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is to disburse $15 million to the St. Ann Municipal Corporation for emergency repairs at the St. Ann’s Bay Market in the parish. This was announced by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, after a tour of the facility on Tuesday (September 24). “The Ministry is going to be providing $15 million, which...
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CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPress Release

Flash Flood Watch Now in Effect for All Parishes

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) has reported of a flash flood watch now in effect for all parishes. The Flash Flood Watch includes low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern and northwestern parishes while extending it to remaining parishes effective until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The...
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Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), presents the keys to a new house (in background) built under her ‘Little But Tallawah Homes’ Initiative, to recipient, Tracy-Ann Thomas (fourth left) of Rocky Point in the parish, during the handover on Friday (September 20). Others participating include: Mayor of May Pen Councillor Joel Williams (third right), and Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh (second right).
CommunityDevelopmentHousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourLocal GovernmentSocial Security

Clarendon Family Gifted ‘Little But Tallawah’ Home

Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin, on Friday (September 20), handed over one of two retrofitted container houses, developed under an initiative she spearheads, to a family residing in Rocky Point in the parish, who lost their possessions during Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3. Tracy-Ann Thomas and her two children are the beneficiaries of the new dwelling, which...
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