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Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger provides details about the SDC
Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger provides details about the SDC's flagship Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency's Television Department in Kingston.

Nearly 400 Grassroots Businesses Benefit Annually From SDC’s LEDSP

Nearly 400 grassroots businesses are receiving vital support annually to grow, formalise and thrive through the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP). Director, Local Economic Development at SDC, Avril Ranger told a recent JIS Think Tank...
Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

SDC Prioritises Support for Local Economies Through LEDSP
Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left), and Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right), display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a partnership between the entities to beautify, maintain, and secure a part of Gold Street in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, André Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (June 23) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left), and Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right), display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a partnership between the entities to beautify, maintain, and secure a part of Gold Street in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, André Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (June 23) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.

KSAMC, JSE Partner to Improve Gold Street Under New MOU
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row), cuts the ribbon during a handover ceremony on June 19 for a three-bedroom house presented to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Phillips (left, front row), and her daughter, Alecia Deer (second left, front row) in White Hall, Seaforth, St. Thomas. Also participating are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right, front row); and (from left, back row) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephens; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row), cuts the ribbon during a handover ceremony on June 19 for a three-bedroom house presented to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Phillips (left, front row), and her daughter, Alecia Deer (second left, front row) in White Hall, Seaforth, St. Thomas. Also participating are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right, front row); and (from left, back row) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephens; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.

NSHP Delivers Life-changing Homes in Dalvey, St. Thomas
Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on June 25, at the agency
Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on June 25, at the agency's Television Department in Kingston.

SDC Empowers Entrepreneurs Through Grant Support

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), tours the temporary site for the Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market in Westmoreland during a visit to the parish on Friday (June 20). He is joined by Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (right); Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson (second left) and other stakeholders.
Local Government

Work on Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market to Begin in Three Months

Construction of the Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market in Westmoreland is set to get underway shortly.   Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, gave the assurance during a visit to the parish on Friday (June 20).   “The project is alive and will proceed accordingly,” he said.   “I'm expecting that within the next two to three months, we...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Local Government

NSWMA Making Strides in Improving Operations

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the agency has made significant strides in improving its systems and operations over the last few years.  Speaking at a Back-to-Basics training session hosted by WPM Waste Management Limited at the Sea Garden Resort in St. James on Wednesday (June 19), Mr. Gordon cited improvements in governance,...
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Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.
CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. James Ramps Up Hurricane Readiness

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially under way and projected to be highly active, the St. James Municipal Corporation is ramping up disaster preparedness efforts across the parish. During the Corporation’s Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting on Thursday (June 19), Spatial Planner, Ricardo Miller, reported that a sensitisation workshop was conducted with 33 shelter managers on...
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Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay Says Comprehensive Plan in Place to Protect Residents and Assets

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says local agencies have been actively engaged in comprehensive planning to safeguard residents and assets against the potential impacts of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. Speaking with JIS News following the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on June 12, Mayor Belnavis, who is also Chairman of the Corporation, emphasised that...
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Acting Parish Manager for the St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Empowering Communities

The St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) is focused on increasing citizen participation in decision-making at the local level. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Parish Manager, Shana-Lee Archibald, said that the team is on the ground sensitising persons about the importance of getting involved in community groups and organisations. “The thrust is to... inform them about...
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Officer in charge of the Portland Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, gives a report during the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, on June 12.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Reduction of Fires in Portland

The Portland division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a significant reduction in the number of incidents to which it responded during the month of May. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation on June 12, Officer in charge of the Portland Division, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, said that the Division responded to 12 incidents in...
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The rehabilitated Annotto Bay Fire Station in St. Mary, which was reopened on June 10.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Rehabilitated Fire Station Reopens in Annotto Bay

The Annotto Bay fire station in St. Mary has reopened following a $108-million rehabilitation, which positions the facility as a modern, purpose-built emergency response unit. The renovation was completed in three phases, resulting in several new amenities, including adequate dormitory space, a conference room, a mini gymnasium, dining room, industrial washing machine and a standby generator for continuity of operation...
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