There has been a 54 percent reduction in the backlog of solid waste disposal complaints since the Government’s acquisition of 50 garbage trucks, which were deployed across the island last year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while addressing a Town Hall on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on...

First responders and front-line workers are encouraged to offer support to persons grappling with psychological disorders in times of major hazards or disasters. The call came from Regional Coordinator for the Western Division of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Roland Haye, at an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) workshop held at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in...

Several residents of Clarendon North Central are to be provided with homes under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Support Programme. This was announced by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who indicated that three cases have, so far, been identified. “One is ready for [construction to commence] because they have the title for the [property] and we...

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has allocated $20 million in back-to-school assistance to students registered under the Poor Relief Department. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who made the disclosure while speaking at the recent official opening ceremony for the Ocho Rios Night Shelter in St Ann, said there was a pressing need for increased assistance, following discussions...

Winner of the 2023 Social Development Commission (SDC)/Cal’s National Community T20 Cricket Competition will walk away with a cash prize of $1.5 million. Other cash prizes include $750,000 for second place, $375,000 for third place and $187,500 for fourth place. The grand finale, which will see Fairfield United from Manchester compete against Junction Ballards Valley from St. Elizabeth, will take...

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 vision to transform and reimagine downtown Kingston. “We are also pursuing the transformation of Kingston into a tourism city. The...

Support and healthcare services at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary are to improve with the addition of a new administrative building that was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on August 21. The project was carried out in partnership with the National Housing Trust (NHT). It boasts several amenities aimed at enhancing the lives...