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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) recent monthly sitting. The meeting was held at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston. Beside Councillor Swaby is former Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President, Mike Fennell, who was a guest at the sitting.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) recent monthly sitting. The meeting was held at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston. Beside Councillor Swaby is former Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President, Mike Fennell, who was a guest at the sitting.

KSAMC Commences Hurricane Season Preparedness

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has commenced preparedness activities for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. “As the entity responsible for disaster management in the municipality, the KSAMC has begun...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (sixth right), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (June 25). Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon (second left), and the entity’s new Chairman, Owen Ellington (fifth left) are among those sharing the occasion.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (sixth right), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (June 25). Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon (second left), and the entity’s new Chairman, Owen Ellington (fifth left) are among those sharing the occasion.

NSWMA Gets 50 New Trucks
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation logo.
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation logo.

KSAMC Hosts All Hazards Expo June 21
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shares details of the inaugural World Fire Congress, during a recent interview with JIS News.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shares details of the inaugural World Fire Congress, during a recent interview with JIS News.

JFB Participates in Inaugural World Fire Congress
Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, making his contribution to the resolution to name 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town, during Tuesday’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Council’s chambers in downtown Kingston.
Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, making his contribution to the resolution to name 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town, during Tuesday’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Council’s chambers in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Approves Resolution to Assign Names for 16 Roads in Goldsmith Villa

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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Work Continues to Improve Cross Roads Market

Work continues to improve the sanitary conditions at the Cross Roads Market in Kingston, says Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. “The KSAMC (Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation) has embarked on a massive cleanup of the Cross Roads Market. The meat market was washed extensively, after which it was sanitised. An extermination team also carried out work over a...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, during a tour of St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 4) to assess the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the parish.
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Gov’t Employing Structured, Transparent Approach to the Post-Hurricane Relief Process

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a structured, transparent and accountable approach will be employed to the distribution of public resources in the post-Hurricane Beryl relief process. “There will be no free for all,” Mr. Holness declared, while touring sections of St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 4) to assess the powerful weather system’s impact on the parish. He...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme launch on Thursday (May 30) at the Corporation’s Chambers in Montego Bay.
Climate ChangeCommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

$7.5-Million Youth Climate Action Fund Launched in Mo’bay

The St. James Municipal Corporation has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme, a $7.5-million initiative aimed at promoting climate solutions in Montego Bay through youth engagement. This innovative programme is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) at Johns Hopkins University, USA. It will provide grants...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin.
CommunityDevelopmentForeign AffairsLocal Government

PHOTOS: US Ambassador and USAID Rep Call on Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Dennis Chung Appointed New ODPEM Board Chairman

Dennis Chung is the new Board Chairman for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially introduced Mr. Chung during the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29). “He has been duly appointed to serve for the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, outlines how the Board of Supervision has impacted the lives of homeless persons, during his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28).
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Minister Commends Board of Supervision for Offering Hope and Support to the Vulnerable

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the Board of Supervision for remaining steadfast in its mission to offer hope and support to vulnerable citizens, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Making his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28), the Minister said the organisation has brought hope to...
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