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Court House building in Falmouth that houses the offices of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and the Parish Court, now partially closed after the roof covering the Parish Court collapsed in 2023.
Court House building in Falmouth that houses the offices of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and the Parish Court, now partially closed after the roof covering the Parish Court collapsed in 2023.

International Building Code Training for Trelawny Municipal Corporation Officers

The Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) is set to commence in-house training of officers on the international building codes, primarily the standards and regulations referenced in the Building Act, 2018. Chief Engineering Officer of the Corporation, Lavern Morris, told JIS News...
Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), receives an archival ‘Red Box’ from member of the Falmouth Chinese community, Joy Chin-See Livingstone, during a recent meeting of the Corporation in Falmouth.
Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), receives an archival ‘Red Box’ from member of the Falmouth Chinese community, Joy Chin-See Livingstone, during a recent meeting of the Corporation in Falmouth.

Falmouth Mayor Hails Contribution of Chinese Community
Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, putting the final touches to an eco-sculpture during a plastic bottle collection drive in Estuary, St. James, to mark Global Recycling Day, on Monday, March 18.
Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, putting the final touches to an eco-sculpture during a plastic bottle collection drive in Estuary, St. James, to mark Global Recycling Day, on Monday, March 18.

Successful Plastic Bottle Collection Drive in St. James Communities
Director General of The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Director General of The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Safety Mechanisms in Place at UWI Modular Reactor
Sections of the Church Corner landfill in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.
Sections of the Church Corner landfill in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Fire Department Makes Recommendations to NSWMA on Church Corner Landfill

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Plants and Landscaping Supervisor at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Maxwell McDonald (right), points out the benefits of using compost on plants to students from the St. Francis Primary and Infant School, at a Global Recycling Day event held on Monday (March 18) at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. The day was observed by the NSWMA under the theme ‘Recycling Heroes’.
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PHOTOS: NSWMA Observes Global Recycling Day

Plants and Landscaping Supervisor at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Maxwell McDonald (right), points out the benefits of using compost on plants to students from the St. Francis Primary and Infant School, at a Global Recycling Day event held on Monday (March 18) at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. The day was observed by the NSWMA under...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon (centre), interacts with Founder and Chairman of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera (left), and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, during the launch of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Holiday Inn in Rose Hall, St. James, on Wednesday (March 13).
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Mayor Wants More Persons to Be Enrolled at the Tertiary Level

Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, says there continues to be a critical need for further educational development, particularly at the tertiary level, to drive economic activities. Speaking at the launch of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, at the Holiday Inn in Rose Hall, St. James, on March 13, Mr. Vernon pointed out that Jamaica's tertiary education enrolment rate...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents Bahamian Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Leon Lundy, with a locally made art piece, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday, March 12.
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Minister Mckenzie Commits to Strengthening Ties with The Bahamas

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has committed to further strengthening the relationship between Jamaica and The Bahamas. Speaking in an interview with JIS News on Tuesday (March 12), following a courtesy call by the Bahamian Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Leon Lundy, at his offices in Kingston, Minister McKenzie...
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New Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.
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New Mayor Outlines Vision for St. Elizabeth

New Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, has outlined his vision for the parish of St. Elizabeth, which focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Following his swearing-in on March 7, Mr. Solomon said key among his priorities is working closely with local businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers and investors to attract new industries and investments to the parish....
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