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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

KSAMC Establishes Advisory Committee

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has established an Advisory Committee to provide oversight for the financial affairs and management of the organisation. This 10-member committee, to be chaired by Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, will serve as an...
Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie (front row, centre) responds to questions at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday (March 7). He is joined by Permanent Secretary, Marsha Henry-Martin (front, left) and other representatives from the Ministry.
Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie (front row, centre) responds to questions at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday (March 7). He is joined by Permanent Secretary, Marsha Henry-Martin (front, left) and other representatives from the Ministry.

Expansion of Garbage Collection Services
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.

JFB Training Members to Respond to EV Fires
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s press conference on Tuesday (March 4), at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s press conference on Tuesday (March 4), at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

Taxi Car Park at South Parade
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses residents of Kingston Central during Tuesday’s (March 4) tour of communities affected by a recent fire which displaced a number of householders. At right is Member of Parliament for the constituency and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses residents of Kingston Central during Tuesday’s (March 4) tour of communities affected by a recent fire which displaced a number of householders. At right is Member of Parliament for the constituency and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Gov’t Pledges Support for Downtown Kingston Fire Victims

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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says installing fire extinguishers in motor vehicles can make a critical difference in emergencies. He was speaking to JIS News recently.
Fire SafetyLocal GovernmentTransport

JFB Urges Every Motorist to Get a Working Fire Extinguisher

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging all motorists to prioritise fire safety by ensuring their vehicles are equipped with a working fire extinguisher. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, said this simple precaution could make a critical difference in emergencies, potentially saving lives and preventing severe injuries. “Oftentimes, you see vehicles on...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), speaks with journalists after visiting the Morant Bay Drop-In Centre in St. Thomas on Wednesday (February 26). With Mr. McKenzie are Councillors and staff of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation and the Ministry, including Morant Bay Mayor, Councillor Louis Chin (third left).
HousingLocal Government

New 16-bed Wing to Be Constructed at St. Thomas Drop-in Centre

An additional wing is to be constructed at the St. Thomas Drop-In Centre that will facilitate the provision of another 16 beds to accommodate homeless persons in the parish. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who visited the facility on Wednesday (February 26), said the procurement process is almost completed and funds are already available for...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Yallahs Market to Be Cleaned Up

An extensive clean-up of the Yallahs market in St. Thomas is to be undertaken, with a view to begin accommodating vendors as soon as possible. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who visited the facility on Wednesday (February 26), disclosed that he has “given instructions to the technical team in the Ministry to work with the...
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The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, which is in the final stages of construction at the Morant Bay Urban Centre.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentWorks / Construction

New St. Thomas Municipal Corporation Building Projected for Completion in Six Months

The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, being constructed at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, is projected to be completed within six months. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provided the update during a tour of the facility on Wednesday (February 26). “We are looking at a possible six months to fully conclude and occupy this...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says bush fires remain a major concern for his team.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Bush Fires Major Concern for JFB

Despite a decline in bush fires across the country last year, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says these incidents remain a major concern for his team. Approximately 4,523 bush fires were recorded in 2024, reflecting a 30 per cent decrease compared to the 6,443 recorded in 2023. However, Commissioner Beckford told JIS News in an interview,...
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Social Development Commission (SDC), St Ann Parish Manager, Hillory McBayne (left) and Community Development Committee (CDC), President, Delroy Redway, with the recipient of the Most Committed to Brown
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Senior Citizens to Benefit from Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair

More than 500 senior citizens are expected to benefit from the ninth annual Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair 2025, set to take place on Thursday (February 27) at the Brown’s Town Community Centre in St. Ann, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event, being hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in partnership with the Brown’s Town Community Development...
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Official flyer for the Social Development Commission (SDC) Club in School Day event, slated for Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon on Thursday (February 27).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

‘SDC Club in School Day’ Slated for Clarendon on Feb. 27

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will bring together more than 350 students, teachers and community stakeholders on Thursday (February 27) for an inspiring day of youth engagement and empowerment, when it hosts the inaugural ‘SDC Club in School Day’. This event takes place at Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon under the theme ‘Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Unity’. The initiative will...
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