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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), hands over a Local Economic Development (LED) grant to local entrepreneur, Ricardo James, during the Grant Distribution Meeting at the Corporation’s Cambers, on September 18.
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), hands over a Local Economic Development (LED) grant to local entrepreneur, Ricardo James, during the Grant Distribution Meeting at the Corporation’s Cambers, on September 18.

Small Businesses in St. James Receive Grants

More than 100 small-business owners in St. James are benefiting from grants totalling $2.6 million, provided through the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Local Economic Development (LED) Fund. The fund is aimed at fostering local enterprise growth and economic development in...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).

Labour Ministry Finalising Agreement with Charity to Assist Beryl Victims
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).

Over 14,000 Post-Hurricane Beryl Household Damage Assessments Completed
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses a meeting with World Food Programme (WFP) executives on Tuesday (September 17) at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston. Listening are WFP Representative and Country Director, Brian Bogart (centre); and WFP Head of Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses a meeting with World Food Programme (WFP) executives on Tuesday (September 17) at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston. Listening are WFP Representative and Country Director, Brian Bogart (centre); and WFP Head of Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti.

Minister Emphasises Importance of Collaboration in Disaster Management
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation Police Unit’s 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, held at the Open Bible Church in Mount Salem on Sunday, September 15.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation Police Unit’s 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, held at the Open Bible Church in Mount Salem on Sunday, September 15.

Mayor of Montego Bay Calls on Public to Show Greater Respect for Municipal Officers

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Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos Rotulorum of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday (September 16) at King
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Joseph Issa Sworn in as New Custos of St. Ann

Businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Issa, is the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Ann. Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented Mr. Issa with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Monday (September 16). The Governor-General congratulated Mr. Issa on his appointment. “His contribution to business and also...
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These National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) tipper trucks are used in the removal of bulky waste.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

New Tipper Trucks to Improve Garbage Collection in St. Thomas

Residents of St. Thomas can expect a boost in garbage collection following the receipt of four new tipper trucks by Metropolitan Parks and Markets (MPM) Waste Management Limited. Public Cleansing Manager, Nigel Gooden, said that the additional units will better enable the entity to maintain its schedule for removing garbage, particularly bulky waste. “We have identified some bulky waste areas...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Proper Private Arrangements to Be Made for Disposal of Commercial Garbage

Proper private arrangements are to be made with reputable service providers for the disposal of commercial garbage. This was stated by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. during the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston. “While the KSAMC is in support of businesses and their importance...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), enjoys a light moment with Councillor for the Hagley Park Division, Waynette Strachan (left) and Councillor for the Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp, during today’s (September 10) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local GovernmentSport

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to Receive Keys to City of Kingston

Multiple-time Olympic and World Champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, will be presented with the Keys to the City of Kingston by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The resolution to confer the honour on the sprint sensation was passed during today’s (September 10) meeting of the Council held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston. Mrs....
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held on Tuesday (September 10) at Jamaica House.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

PM Announces Disaster Risk Management Review Committee

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (September 10) announced the establishment of a disaster risk management review committee (DRMRC) to assess the country’s disaster risk management processes. Major General Antony Anderson, a public servant with decades of experience in disaster management and national security, will head the body. Other members include Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr., a leader in...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

162 Residents of St. James and Hanover Get Hurricane Beryl Assistance

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has distributed cheques totalling $21 million to 162 residents of St. James and Hanover as part of the Government’s ongoing assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Assessment of damage was conducted over a two-week period, with recipients from St. James receiving a combined $13.2 million and those from Hanover receiving $8.35 million....
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), greets Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti, during a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony in Port Maria, St. Mary, on September 6.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

WFP Targets 11,500 Victims of Hurricane Beryl for Cash Assistance

The 11,500 Jamaicans who were most affected by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, are being targeted for cash assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) to support their recovery. Head of the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti, speaking at a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony in Port Maria, on September 6, said that grants of $20,000, $36,000 and $50,000...
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