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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny on Friday (May 5). Also taking part in the official opening are (from third right), beneficiary, Patsy Wilson; Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple – Philibert and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny on Friday (May 5). Also taking part in the official opening are (from third right), beneficiary, Patsy Wilson; Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple – Philibert and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager.

New Shelter for the Homeless Officially Opened

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie on Friday (May 5), officially opened the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny. The facility was constructed at a cost of $25 million, and will provide temporary shelter, meals, and bathroom...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses residents of the Suttons community in the parish, during a visit to the area on Friday (April 28).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses residents of the Suttons community in the parish, during a visit to the area on Friday (April 28).

Alternative Route To Be Provided While Repairs Are Undertaken On Suttons Bridge
The new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary, which was opened on April 26.
The new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary, which was opened on April 26.

Government to Spend More on Social Programmes in 2024/25
Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

Dial 112 to Contact JFB During Major Disaster If Cell Signal is Lost
Operations Staff Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters, Major Rodane Leung, outlines several procedures to be utilised by the JDF in the event that the country experiences a major earthquake, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Operations Staff Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters, Major Rodane Leung, outlines several procedures to be utilised by the JDF in the event that the country experiences a major earthquake, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JDF Ready and Equipped to Deploy Assets in Response to Major Earthquake

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaks at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew on April 19.
Local Government

Public Education Programme on Proper Waste Management and Disposal

A public education programme will be undertaken this year to promote proper waste management and disposal by Jamaicans. Cabinet has received a report on the programme from Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Minister without Portfolio, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided details during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in St....
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Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, outlines the role of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in responding to a major earthquake, should it occur, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (April 18).
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JFB Prepared to Respond to Major Earthquake

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has advised that they are prepared to respond should the country experience a major earthquake. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston today (Tuesday), Public Relations Officer, JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, said there has been an influx of more than 30 new trucks within the last two...
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Matron at the Spanish Town Infirmary, Moesha Jones (left), lead staff at the institution in preparing bun and cheese for the residents on April 12.
Local Government

Residents of St. Catherine Infirmary Receive Special Treat

Over 146 residents at the St. Catherine Infirmary were given a special easter treat, during a visit by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and a team of volunteers, to the institution on April 12. The residents received treats such as bun and cheese, which were provided through the Hummingbird Charities Inc. The Minister, who is...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston, on April 11.
Local Government

Expansion of Kingston’s Infrastructure Critical – Mayor

Expansion of the Municipality’s infrastructure is critical for the continued growth and development of the area, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. These include drain and sewerage networks, markets, cemeteries, among others. Addressing today’s (April 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in downtown Kingston, Senator Williams explained that the present capacity of the...
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore
Local Government

Westmoreland Animal Pound to Reopen Shortly

The animal pound in Westmoreland will be repaired and reopened shortly to address the ongoing issue of stray animals on the streets, which have caused road crashes. An animal pound is a place where stray livestock are impounded. At the facility, animals are usually kept in a dedicated enclosure, until claimed by their owners or sold to cover the costs...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), presents Board of Supervision Awards and Recognition Top Achiever in the 2022 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Tejaun Hall, with a financial grant and a plaque. The presentation was made during the Board’s awards ceremony, on Wednesday (March 29), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Local Government

Board of Supervision Awards 48 High-Performing Students

A total of 48 students have been awarded by the Board of Supervision for high academic performance in the 2022 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. They were recognised during an awards ceremony at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 29). The event was attended by...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), Romeo Daley.
Local Government

Hanover Municipal Corporation Reports Spike in Amusement Events Permit Applications

The Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) is welcoming a spike in the number of applications for entertainment and vending permits over recent months. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Romeo Daley, told JIS News that the uptick in application numbers is being viewed as an indicator of the return to normal social and economic activities in the parish since the...
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