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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Visits Gregory Park Arson Victims
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.
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.

Ocho Rios Night Shelter Officially Opened
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-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.

JFB Personnel Receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals
The Old Lucea Courthouse, which houses the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s offices (February 24, 2022).
The Old Lucea Courthouse, which houses the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s offices (February 24, 2022).

Hanover Parish Development Committee Gets New President

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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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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Local GovernmentNational Security

JFB Urges Persons Not to Leave Cooking Unattended

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons not to leave cooking unattended, in order to prevent fires. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that within recent years, “cooking left unattended” has been among the causes of fires across the island. He pointed out that the JFB has had cases where persons fall asleep while cooking. Mr. Beckford noted...
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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), hands over a token of appreciation to Pastor of the Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church, Frank Kellier, during the St. James Independence Church Service, held at the church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, on Sunday (July 30). They are joined by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (third right, back row), and Councillors from St. James.
CultureEmancipationIndependenceLocal Government

Jamaicans Should Reflect on Achievements of Country – Deputy Mayor

Jamaicans should reflect on the country’s significant progress and journey as the nation celebrates 61 years of Independence. Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, made the plea as he addressed the St. James Independence Church Service, held at Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 30). Mr. Vernon said...
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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.
Local Government

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 Emergency Communication Systems in Jamaica’. This is being implemented by ODPEM and funded through a grant agreement between the Governments...
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