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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses recruits from Intake 24 at a Jamaica Fire Brigade Graduation Ceremony, held in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on December 3. At left is Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses recruits from Intake 24 at a Jamaica Fire Brigade Graduation Ceremony, held in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on December 3. At left is Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.

Minister Says Jamaica Fire Brigade Continues to Perform as an Elite Unit

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Jamaica Fire Brigade continues to perform as an elite unit, with workers proudly relishing their role as first responders. Mr. McKenzie, who was giving the main address at...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), tries out one of the 10 motorcycles acquired to enhance the operations of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) enforcement team, during a handover ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30). Observing are NSWMA representatives and other stakeholders.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), tries out one of the 10 motorcycles acquired to enhance the operations of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) enforcement team, during a handover ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30). Observing are NSWMA representatives and other stakeholders.

NSWMA Rolling Out Christmas Cleanup Programme
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (sixth right) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30. Observing are representatives and stakeholders from NSWMA and Tank Weld Equipment Limited.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (sixth right) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30. Observing are representatives and stakeholders from NSWMA and Tank Weld Equipment Limited.

PM Hands Over 50 New Trucks to NSWMA
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), prepares to unveil the new Stony Hill Market sign, at the opening of the rehabilitated facility on Thursday (November 24). He is joined by (from left) Youth Mayor for Kingston, Kijani Williams; Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis; Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; and Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), prepares to unveil the new Stony Hill Market sign, at the opening of the rehabilitated facility on Thursday (November 24). He is joined by (from left) Youth Mayor for Kingston, Kijani Williams; Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis; Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; and Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill.

Vendors Pleased with New Look Stony Hill Market
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), listens as the newly installed Youth Mayor, Kijani Williams, addresses the Junior Mock Council, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC), at the Council Chamber in downtown Kingston on Friday (November 25). The Junior Council provides a platform for students to voice their concerns about issues that affect them and coincides with Local Government Month in November.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), listens as the newly installed Youth Mayor, Kijani Williams, addresses the Junior Mock Council, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC), at the Council Chamber in downtown Kingston on Friday (November 25). The Junior Council provides a platform for students to voice their concerns about issues that affect them and coincides with Local Government Month in November.

PHOTOS: Sitting of KSAMC Junior Council

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), points to the unveiled sign of the upgraded Stony Hill Market in St. Andrew, at the opening on November 24. Celebrating its unveiling are (from left) Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Muncipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, His Worship, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; Deputy Mayor, Kingston and St. Andrew, Councillor Winston Ennis and Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill.
Local Government

Significant Capital Investments to Upgrade Markets

The Government will be making significant capital investments to upgrade existing markets and build a new one across the island in the next financial year. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, disclosed the details during the official opening of the upgraded Stony Hill Market in St. Andrew on Thursday (November 24). Included in the investments will...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), breaks ground for the construction of a kitchen and dining hall at the St. James Infirmary, in Montego Bay, on Wednesday, November 23. He is joined by (from left) Deputy Superintendent of Roads and Works at the St. James Municipal Corporation, Saad Campbell; Matron at the St. James Infirmary, Jacqueline Wilson; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams; Secretary, Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis, and Inspector of Poor for St. James, Pauline Lecky.
Local Government

Kitchen And Dining Hall to be Built At St. James Infirmary

A kitchen and dining hall will be constructed at the St. James Infirmary in Albion, Montego Bay. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie, broke ground for the construction at a ceremony on the grounds of the infirmary, on Wednesday (November 23). The event formed part of activities to mark Local Government and Community Month 2022 Work...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the GOJ Technology Showcase that was hosted by e-GOV Jamaica Limited, on November 23, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters.
Local Government

ICT Authority to Become Operational by Next Financial Year

The Government is working to get the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority up and running by the next financial year. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, provided the update at the GOJ Technology Showcase on November 23. The event was hosted by e-Gov Jamaica Limited, at the University of the West Indies...
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Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels (fourth left, standing), and Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary (fifth left, standing), with the island’s Youth Mayors who took part in a Local Government and Community Month Youth Mayors
Local Government

Minister Highlights Important Role of Local Government

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says only few things could better illustrate the effectiveness and importance of local government than Jamaica’s management and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a prepared text read by Port Maria’s Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary, at a Local Government and Community Month Youth Mayors' Forum in Lucea, Hanover, on November...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), engages in light conversation with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (left) and Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis. Ms. Byanyima visited the offices of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in downtown Kingston, during her recent visit to the island.
Local Government

PHOTOS: UNAIDS Executive Director Calls on Mayor Williams

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), engages in light conversation with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (left) and Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis. Ms. Byanyima visited the offices of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in downtown Kingston, during her recent visit to the island.
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Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis (background) and Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, observe a minute
Local Government

Members of KSAMC Pay Tribute to Late Deputy Mayor of Morant Bay

Members of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) observed a minute’s silence on Tuesday (November 8), in memory of the late Deputy Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Lenworth Rawle. Councillor Rawle passed away recently in the United States. In paying tribute to the late Councillor, Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, said he was dedicated to local...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (November 8) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held at 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Stony Hill Market to be Reopened on November 22

Renovation of the Stony Hill market in St. Andrew is more than 90 per cent complete, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. The facility will be officially reopened during a ceremony on Tuesday, November 22 at 3:30 p.m. Senator Williams made the announcement at today’s (November 8) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held...
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