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KSAMC and Kingston Creative Sign MOU

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kingston Creative to continue the redevelopment of downtown. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, told JIS News that the MOU will further advance the...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), assists the new Matron of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, Bianca Mitchell (right), to unveil the plaque for the new administrative building at the infirmary in Santa Cruz that was officially opened on Monday, August 21. Also sharing the moment (from left) are Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster and Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), assists the new Matron of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, Bianca Mitchell (right), to unveil the plaque for the new administrative building at the infirmary in Santa Cruz that was officially opened on Monday, August 21. Also sharing the moment (from left) are Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster and Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams.

St. Elizabeth Infirmary Gets New Administrative Building
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), points to the sign for the $12-million Fairfield water shop in St. Elizabeth, which was commissioned on Monday, August 21. Others (from left) are Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster; Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Franklin Witter, and Councillor for the Myersville Division, Layton Smith.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), points to the sign for the $12-million Fairfield water shop in St. Elizabeth, which was commissioned on Monday, August 21. Others (from left) are Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster; Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Franklin Witter, and Councillor for the Myersville Division, Layton Smith.

Residents of Fairfield, St. Elizabeth, Get Water Shop
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), converses with Matron at the St Ann Infirmary, Alicia Drummond-Knight, during a tour of the facility on Friday (August 18).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), converses with Matron at the St Ann Infirmary, Alicia Drummond-Knight, during a tour of the facility on Friday (August 18).

St. Ann Infirmary to Be Renovated
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Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones.

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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets a resident of the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, during a tour of the area on August 19.
LabourLocal GovernmentSocial Security

Clean-Up Begins in Gregory Park Community

Work has commenced to remove debris from the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine affected recent arson attacks. Eleven homes were firebombed, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. One person was shot and killed by the gunmen. During a tour of the community on Saturday (August 19), Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge told JIS...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management Authority is already undertaking a clean-up exercise in the area.
Local GovernmentNational Security

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Visits Gregory Park Arson Victims

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Ocho Rios Night Shelter in St. Ann on Friday (August 18). Also taking part in the official opening are (from left), Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis; Member of Parliament for Northeast St. Ann, Hon. Marsha Smith; beneficiary, Byron Gilzene and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.
Local Government

Ocho Rios Night Shelter Officially Opened

The homeless in Ocho Rios, St. Ann now have access to shelter at night, following the official opening of the Ocho Rios Night Shelter, in Buckfield, on Friday (August 18). The facility, which was opened by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will provide temporary shelter, meals, and bathroom amenities for the homeless population in and...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Assistant Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Julian Davis Buckle, with the 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal during a ceremony hosted by the JFB at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 10. Mrs. Davis Buckle has given 27 years of service to the Brigade.
Governor GeneralLocal Government

JFB Personnel Receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals

Thirty-four persons who have given outstanding service to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the nation were presented with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals, Thursday, August 10. The medals were presented by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony hosted by the JFB at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Permanent Secretary...
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The Old Lucea Courthouse, which houses the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s offices (February 24, 2022).
Local Government

Hanover Parish Development Committee Gets New President

Retired Educator and recipient of the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA), Christeen Hooper-Johnson, is the new President of the Hanover Parish Development Committee (HPDC). Her election to the post was announced at the July meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC). Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels, in welcoming Mrs. Hooper-Johnson, said while the expectations of the HMC were high, he...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) quarterly press briefing on Thursday (August 3)
ElectionsLocal Government

Gov’t Intends to Hold Local Gov’t Elections – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government intends to fulfil the constitutional requirements regarding the local government elections, which were postponed for a further 12 months in February. He was responding to a question during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Thursday (August 3). The elections, which were last...
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