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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (in foreground), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson, inspect the home of Russia, Westmoreland resident, Alfonso Bruce, during a visit on Wednesday (January 17).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (in foreground), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson, inspect the home of Russia, Westmoreland resident, Alfonso Bruce, during a visit on Wednesday (January 17).

Senior Citizen of Russia, Westmoreland to Get New Home under Gov’t’s Indigent Housing Programme

Ninety-five-year-old Alfonso Bruce, a resident of Russia in Westmoreland is set to benefit from the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme under which he will be provided with a new home. The initiative, which is administered through the Ministry of Local Government...
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Assistant Commissioner, Alrick Hacker, addresses Tuesday’s (January 16) Earthquake Awareness Month Press Launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Assistant Commissioner, Alrick Hacker, addresses Tuesday’s (January 16) Earthquake Awareness Month Press Launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

JFB Increasing Use of Technology for Improved Disaster Response
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers the keynote address during Tuesday’s (January 16) Earthquake Awareness Month Press Launch, held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers the keynote address during Tuesday’s (January 16) Earthquake Awareness Month Press Launch, held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Earthquake Preparedness Should Be Year-Round – Minister Mckenzie
Students at the Allman Town Primary School in Kingston participate in an earthquake drill at the institution last year. The drill was conducted by a team from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
Students at the Allman Town Primary School in Kingston participate in an earthquake drill at the institution last year. The drill was conducted by a team from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

Several Activities for Earthquake Awareness Month
Community Relations Officer, WPM Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams, speaks during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday,( January 11).
Community Relations Officer, WPM Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams, speaks during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday,( January 11).

Persons Urged Not to Engage in Illegal Burning at the Retirement Disposal Site

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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
EducationLocal GovernmentYouth

Schools to Conduct Earthquake Safety Drills January 17

Schools across Jamaica are expected to conduct earthquake safety drills on Wednesday, January 17, which will be observed as Earthquake Awareness Day in Schools. A bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) stated that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will launch the Earthquake Awareness Campaign on January 14, 2024, under the theme ‘Drop,...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on January 9 at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Local Government

KSAMC to Continue Work on Infrastructure Development Projects in Downtown Kingston

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will, this year, continue work on critical infrastructure development projects in the downtown Kingston district. Areas being targeted include repair or replacement of sewerage infrastructure, water infrastructure, road infrastructure, work on the Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment project, waste management, and affordable housing. Work is also to continue on the second phase...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the rehabilitated Gravel Lane in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday (January 8). Also participating are (from left) Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (Western Region), Hon. Homer Davis; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Local GovernmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister Officially Opens Rehabilitated Gravel Lane in Montego Bay

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially opened the rehabilitated Gravel Lane in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday (January 8). The roadway, which is described as the first brick road in the Second City, was repaired under the St. James Municipal Corporation’s signature project, at a cost of $2 million. The popular stretch of road underwent a well-needed...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, who is also Speaker of the House of Representatives, are flanked by several Ministers of Government, representatives of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), agency representatives and other interests during the official opening of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project. The highway was opened on September 14.
Local GovernmentWorks / Construction

Gov’t Focusing on Repairing Local and Community Roads This Year

The Government will be placing “direct focus” on repairing local and community roads this year, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He gave this assurance in his 2024 New Year’s Message as he announced a $20-billion budget allocation. Noting that there has not been a comprehensive and sustained programme of road repairs for some time, Mr. Holness said...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second left), hands a cooked meal to a woman during the  Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day feeding of the homeless across the Corporate Area on Monday (January 1). The activity was held at the St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston. Assisting at left is Brand Coordinator at Pepsi, Yanique Dawkins.
Local Government

PHOTOS: Hundreds Fed on New Year’s Day

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second left), hands a cooked meal to a woman during the  Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day feeding of the homeless across the Corporate Area on Monday (January 1). The activity was held at the St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston. Assisting at left is Brand Coordinator at Pepsi, Yanique Dawkins.
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Assistant Matron of the Westmoreland Infirmary, Lorna Gifford (second right) and Assistant Poor Relief Officer for the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Angella Morris (right), accept a donation from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller (fourth left), on December 28. Also taking part in the presentation are Ms. Miller’s family members (from left): father, Gerald Miller; mother, Andrea Miller and brother, Anthony Miller. Among the items donated were adult diapers, toiletries, soaps, and detergent.  
Local Government

Westmoreland Infirmary Receives Donation from Student

The Westmoreland Infirmary has received a donation of toiletries and other items from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller. Among the items donated were sheets, sanitisers, detergent, soaps, adult diapers and bed pads. The 21-year-old student handed over the items at the infirmary on Thursday (December 28). They were acquired through donations of cash and kind from mostly...
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