Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, is calling on vendors, business operators and consumers in the Nelson Mandela Park area to properly dispose of garbage to prevent rodent infestation.  He made the call at a press conference on Thursday (December 5) at the KSAMC’s offices in downtown Kingston, where he announced that the park and surroundings will be sanitised as...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, has informed that designated vending spaces have now been clearly outlined along Beckford, Princess and Heywood Streets in downtown Kingston. “A major outcome of this reorganisation is the significant improvement in the flow of vehicular traffic. Previously, overcrowded streets made it difficult for vehicles to navigate, leading to congestion and posing safety issues for...

Effective Monday, December 9, significant traffic changes will be implemented in downtown Kingston to streamline the flow of pedestrians and vehicles, ensuring greater efficiency and safety in the commercial hub during the busy Christmas season. The changes were announced by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues to undertake significant steps to improve the cleanliness and aesthetics, especially in the Parade area of downtown Kingston. Addressing a press conference at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston on December 5, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the undertaking is in keeping with the KSAMC’s broader Cleaner Kingston Initiative....

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, observes the clearing of a mini dump between Drummond Street and Blount Street (beside Board Villa) in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). The initiative forms part of the NSWMA’s ongoing commitment to creating cleaner, healthier and safer environments for all Jamaicans.

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation emerged victorious at the Local Government Month 2024 Cook-Off Competition, held at Pearly Beach in St. Ann, on Friday, November 29. Dubbed the ‘Garden Elites’, the team claimed the coveted Golden Stove Award for their outstanding culinary creativity and presentation. The event, which marked the culmination of this year's Local Government Month, brought together 13...

The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) is encouraging farmers to increase sustainable soil management practices, in an effort to improve soil health. The call comes ahead of World Soil Day, which will be observed on Thursday, December 5, under the theme ‘Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage’. This observance serves to raise global awareness about the critical importance of healthy...