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Senior Director, Preparedness and Emergency Operations Division (Acting), ODPEM, Sophia Mitchell, interacts with residents of Old Harbour Bay at a community sensitisation meeting on June 26.
Senior Director, Preparedness and Emergency Operations Division (Acting), ODPEM, Sophia Mitchell, interacts with residents of Old Harbour Bay at a community sensitisation meeting on June 26.

Residents of Old Harbour Bay Benefit from Community Sensitisation Meeting

Several residents of Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine participated in a recent community sensitisation meeting organised by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). The meeting was geared towards informing residents about the ‘Project for the Improvement of...
Project Manager, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Lajean Powell-Richards, addresses residents of Old Harbour Bay at a community sensitisation meeting on June 26.
Project Manager, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Lajean Powell-Richards, addresses residents of Old Harbour Bay at a community sensitisation meeting on June 26.

ODPEM Stages Sensitisation Meeting With Residents of Old Harbour Bay
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre), addresses a constitutional reform town hall at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz on Wednesday (July 26). She is joined by members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) (from left) representative of the wider faith-based society, Dr. David Henry; Chair of the National Committee on Reparations, Lalieta Davis Mattis; Co-Chair of the Constitutional Reform Committee, Ambassador Rocky Meade; and Chairman of the Jamaica umbrella group of churches, Dr. Elaine McCarthy.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre), addresses a constitutional reform town hall at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz on Wednesday (July 26). She is joined by members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) (from left) representative of the wider faith-based society, Dr. David Henry; Chair of the National Committee on Reparations, Lalieta Davis Mattis; Co-Chair of the Constitutional Reform Committee, Ambassador Rocky Meade; and Chairman of the Jamaica umbrella group of churches, Dr. Elaine McCarthy.

Referendum Will Not be Combined With Elections – Minister Malahoo Forte
Customer Relations Officer at WPM Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams (left), and WPM Sanitation Officer, Roshaun Dick, participate in beautification work after the agency eliminated a dump site in Clark’s Town, Trelawny on Wednesday (July 26).  
Customer Relations Officer at WPM Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams (left), and WPM Sanitation Officer, Roshaun Dick, participate in beautification work after the agency eliminated a dump site in Clark’s Town, Trelawny on Wednesday (July 26).  

Beauty Spot Replaces Dump Site in Clark’s Town
Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), launches the Plastic Separation Initiative at the Portmore Pines Community Centre in St. Catherine on July 26. Looking on is Immediate Past Vice President, Portmore Pines Citizens’ Association, Earlia Wellington. The NSWMA has partnered with Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) to undertake the project. Portmore Pines consists of 867 housing units with approximately 6,000 residents.
Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), launches the Plastic Separation Initiative at the Portmore Pines Community Centre in St. Catherine on July 26. Looking on is Immediate Past Vice President, Portmore Pines Citizens’ Association, Earlia Wellington. The NSWMA has partnered with Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) to undertake the project. Portmore Pines consists of 867 housing units with approximately 6,000 residents.

PHOTOS: Launch of Portmore Pines Plastic Separation Initiative

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Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.
Local Government

Take Steps to Prevent Fires

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging members of the public to practise safety measures to prevent incidents of fire, particularly given the current dry conditions. “With the temperatures we are now experiencing – hot, dry humid conditions – these are times that are ripe for fires,” said Public Relations Officer for the JFB, Emilio Ebanks, in an interview with...
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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (left), outlines plans for Emancipation and Independence celebrations in August, during the launch of the celebratory activities at the Corporation in Montego Bay on Monday, July 17. Looking on is the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Parish Manager for St. James, Collel Blake.
CommerceLocal Government

$5 Million Emancipendence Beautification Project for St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation is allocating approximately $5 million to undertake a beautification project in Montego Bay as part of the city’s celebratory events for Emancipation and Independence in August. During the launch of the activities at the Corporation on Monday (July 17), Mayor of Montego Bay and St. James Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Leeroy Williams, said that the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), along with (from third left) Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell; Councillor for the John
Local Government

Ground Broken for Indigent Housing Solution In Manchester

Ground was broken on Friday (July 7) for the $5.3 million indigent housing solution to be constructed in Coley Mountain, Manchester. The beneficiary is Leroy Rodney Dwyer, who lives in the area. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie said political affiliation was not a requirement to qualify for an indigent house....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) and Councillor for the John
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Water Shop Opened in Somerset, Manchester

Residents of Somerset in Manchester now have access to free potable water following the opening of a water shop in the area. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially opened the facility on Friday, (July 7). The Somerset facility, which was constructed at a cost of $21 million, will provide 40,000 gallons of potable water...
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Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) General Manager, Gairy Taylor (centre), and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Kimberly Blair (right), observe as an RPJ employee deposits plastic bottles into a bag during a cleanup of the New Causeway Fishing Village in St. Catherine on July 5. The NSWMA partnered with RPJ to clear the fishing village of plastic bottles and debris in observance of Plastic Free July.
Local Government

PHOTOS: New Causeway Fishing Village Cleanup

Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) General Manager, Gairy Taylor (centre), and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Kimberly Blair (right), observe as an RPJ employee deposits plastic bottles into a bag during a cleanup of the New Causeway Fishing Village in St. Catherine on July 5. The NSWMA partnered with RPJ to clear the fishing village of...
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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (second right), makes a presentation to Shelter Manager, Mocho Community Centre, Richard Bennett (second left), during a Shelter Management Conference held at the Municipal Corporation on June 6. Also sharing the moment are (from left) Councillor for the Maroon Town Division, Everes Coke and Councillor for Montego Bay South Eastern division and Chairman of the Corporation’s Disaster Management Committee, Arthur Lynch.
Local Government

Shelter Managers Honoured By St. James Municipal Corporation

Seven Shelter Managers across St. James were recognised by the St. James Municipal Corporation for dedicating more than two decades of their lives in service to the country. They were presented with long-service awards at a Shelter Management Conference, held at the Municipal Corporation’s office in Montego Bay on June 6. The awardees have been serving in the capacity since...
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