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Newly installed bus and taxi bays at the Falmouth Transportation Centre. Mayor Gager says that the upgrade is bringing order to the town’s public transport system.
Newly installed bus and taxi bays at the Falmouth Transportation Centre. Mayor Gager says that the upgrade is bringing order to the town’s public transport system.

Mayor Outlines Plans for Further Development of Falmouth Transport Centre

Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, has outlined plans for the further development of the Falmouth Transportation Centre. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Mayor Gager described the Centre as a “work in...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Barrington Fernandez (second left), during a visit to the Cleveland Stanhope Market in Lucea, Hanover on Friday (January 19). The stop at the market was part of a working visit to the parish by the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Barrington Fernandez (second left), during a visit to the Cleveland Stanhope Market in Lucea, Hanover on Friday (January 19). The stop at the market was part of a working visit to the parish by the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Possible New Lucea Town as Gov’t Considers Development Plans
Prime Minister, the Most Hon.  Andrew Holness (third left, front row) and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left, front row), break ground for the construction of a Matron’s quarters at the Hanover Infirmary, on Friday ( January 19). Also participating are (from left) Member of Parliament for Hanover Eastern, Dave Brown; Matron of the Infirmary, Kayon Dyer; Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis and Councillor for the Lucea Division, Easton Edwards. Observing in the background (from left) are Councillor for the Hopewell Division, Devon Brown; Councillor for the Riverside Division, Daren Barnes (partially hidden) and Councillor Caretaker for the Green Island Division, Demar McKenzie.  
Prime Minister, the Most Hon.  Andrew Holness (third left, front row) and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left, front row), break ground for the construction of a Matron’s quarters at the Hanover Infirmary, on Friday ( January 19). Also participating are (from left) Member of Parliament for Hanover Eastern, Dave Brown; Matron of the Infirmary, Kayon Dyer; Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis and Councillor for the Lucea Division, Easton Edwards. Observing in the background (from left) are Councillor for the Hopewell Division, Devon Brown; Councillor for the Riverside Division, Daren Barnes (partially hidden) and Councillor Caretaker for the Green Island Division, Demar McKenzie.  

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for New Matron’s Quarters at Hanover Infirmary
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
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

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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.
Local Government

Earthquake Preparedness Should Be Year-Round – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says earthquake awareness and preparedness should be a year-round activity. This is given Jamaica’s vulnerability to earthquakes due to its geographical location along the northern margin of the Caribbean Plate and the presence of active faults on the island. “We need to ensure that our programme of information and education...
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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).
Local Government

Several Activities for Earthquake Awareness Month

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is organising several activities for the month of January, to commemorate Earthquake Awareness Month. Being observed under the theme ‘Drop, Cover, Hold, Earthquake Readiness Is Within Our Control’, the Earthquake Awareness Campaign was officially launched by ODPEM on Sunday, January 14. Among the activities being planned are a Press Launch at...
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Community Relations Officer, WPM Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams, speaks during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday,( January 11).
Local Government

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

WPM Waste Management Limited is urging persons not to engage in the practice of illegal burning at the Retirement disposal site in St. James. The entity’s Community Relations Officer, Sharnon Williams, advised that one person was arrested in December in relation to arson at the facility. Speaking during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday (January 11), Ms....
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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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