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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.

Restoration of Jubilee Market Well Advanced

Restoration of the Jubilee Market in downtown Kingston, which was gutted by fire several years ago, is 90 per cent complete. The update was provided by Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, during the monthly meeting of the Kingston...
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown Kingston, today (March 14).
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown Kingston, today (March 14).

Project to Transform Downtown Kingston Expanded
The birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in Blenheim, Hanover.
The birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in Blenheim, Hanover.

Hanover Municipal Corporation Wants Bustamante Museum Established in the Parish
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Bertel Moore, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the new boiler system and room at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the parish, on Friday (March 10).
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Bertel Moore, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the new boiler system and room at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the parish, on Friday (March 10).

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to Take Social Cases from Hospital
Councillors attending the monthly sitting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay, on March 9.
Councillors attending the monthly sitting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay, on March 9.

Municipal Corporation Still Pursuing Plans to Name Ministry Building After Late Hon. Shahine Robinson

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), commissions a newly-built water shop in Commodore, Portland Eastern, on Friday (March 10). Sharing the moment (from second left) are Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz; Permanent Secretary in the Local Government Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
Local Government

Local Government Ministry Commits $50M to National Drought Response

The national response to the meteorological drought now impacting Jamaica has been boosted with a $50 million commitment from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the provision will complement the $100 million announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, earlier this month, to ramp up drought mitigation measures. “The $100...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines automated bedding installed at the Portland Infirmary’s newly built male ward during a tour on Friday (March 10), following the official opening ceremony. Among those looking on (from left) are Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, where the infirmary is located, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Matron of the infirmary, Carmeltia Holson.
Local Government

New Male Ward Opened at Portland Infirmary

Male residents of Portland Infirmary are now occupying a new ward, which was built at a cost of $45 million. The facility, which was officially opened on Friday (March 10) by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, follows the construction of a new female ward at a cost of $15 million, in 2018. Speaking during the...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Thursday (March 9) at the Ministry in Kingston.
Local Government

Fines Under the Country Fires Act to be Revised

Fines under the Country Fires Act are to be revised as part of measures to stem increasing incidents of bush fires islandwide, resulting from human activity. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a press briefing on Thursday (March 9) at the Ministry in Kingston. Mr. McKenzie expressed concern about the increase...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), officially commissions the Watermount water system in St. Catherine into operation on Wednesday (March 8). Others (from left) are Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott (left); and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton.
Local Government

Additional $60 Million to Assist Drought-Affected Communities

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is providing $60 million to improve access to potable water for residents in several communities across the island that are being severely impacted by the current dry conditions. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the disclosure, said that the sum is in addition to the $100 million recently announced by Prime...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (seated), discusses some of the agency’s achievements with JFB Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Eubanks, at the entity’s headquarters on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.
Local GovernmentTechnology

EV Importers Encouraged to Partner with JFB

Electric vehicle (EV) importers are being encouraged to partner with the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), in training and sensitising firefighters on how to treat with fires occurring in these vehicles. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that the importers can provide some guidance, as the JFB continues to take active steps to adequately prepare all firefighters for these types...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Local Government

JFB Raises Concern Over Increase in Bush Fires

The number of bush fires recorded in Jamaica has more than tripled for the month of February, when compared to the corresponding period last year. Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that firefighters responded to 1,303 reports of bush fires last month, which represents a 224 per cent increase over the 402 recorded last...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Local Government

43 Per Cent Decline in Fire-Related Deaths

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a 43 per cent reduction in the number of fire-related deaths. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that 24 persons perished in fires in 2022, compared to 42 the previous year. “Regrettably… there were 17 adults and seven children who perished in fires. While one death is too many, we consider it...
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