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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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...

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.

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

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).

Clarendon Family Gifted ‘Little But Tallawah’ Home

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), hands over a Local Economic Development (LED) grant to local entrepreneur, Ricardo James, during the Grant Distribution Meeting at the Corporation’s Cambers, on September 18.

Small Businesses in St. James Receive Grants

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).

Labour Ministry Finalising Agreement with Charity to Assist Beryl Victims

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1 year ago 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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).

1 year ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Over 14,000 Post-Hurricane Beryl Household Damage Assessments Completed

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, to date, completed 14,516 household damage assessments under the ‘Rebuild Jamaica Initiative’. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17), added that the Ministry will complete any further assessments, as necessary, within the next two weeks. “Of the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses a meeting with World Food Programme (WFP) executives on Tuesday (September 17) at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston. Listening are WFP Representative and Country Director, Brian Bogart (centre); and WFP Head of Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Minister Emphasises Importance of Collaboration in Disaster Management

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has emphasised the importance of collaboration in improving Jamaica’s disaster management. “As a country, we have to take disasters seriously, and that is why we have legislated a significant portion of our disaster response, and we are going to continue to strengthen that, but it also gives us an opportunity...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation Police Unit’s 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, held at the Open Bible Church in Mount Salem on Sunday, September 15.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor of Montego Bay Calls on Public to Show Greater Respect for Municipal Officers

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is urging the public to show greater respect for the efforts of municipal officers. He made the appeal during the St. James Municipal Corporation Police Unit’s 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, held at the Open Bible Church in Mount Salem, on Sunday, September 15. The Unit is celebrating 20 years of service with a...

Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos Rotulorum of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday (September 16) at King

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Joseph Issa Sworn in as New Custos of St. Ann

Businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Issa, is the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Ann. Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented Mr. Issa with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Monday (September 16). The Governor-General congratulated Mr. Issa on his appointment. “His contribution to business and also...

These National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) tipper trucks are used in the removal of bulky waste.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

New Tipper Trucks to Improve Garbage Collection in St. Thomas

Residents of St. Thomas can expect a boost in garbage collection following the receipt of four new tipper trucks by Metropolitan Parks and Markets (MPM) Waste Management Limited. Public Cleansing Manager, Nigel Gooden, said that the additional units will better enable the entity to maintain its schedule for removing garbage, particularly bulky waste. “We have identified some bulky waste areas...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Proper Private Arrangements to Be Made for Disposal of Commercial Garbage

Proper private arrangements are to be made with reputable service providers for the disposal of commercial garbage. This was stated by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. during the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston. “While the KSAMC is in support of businesses and their importance...