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Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), receives an archival ‘Red Box’ from member of the Falmouth Chinese community, Joy Chin-See Livingstone, during a recent meeting of the Corporation in Falmouth.

Falmouth Mayor Hails Contribution of Chinese Community

Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, has lauded members of the local Chinese community for their contribution to the commercial and social development of the town of Falmouth. He said that much...

Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, putting the final touches to an eco-sculpture during a plastic bottle collection drive in Estuary, St. James, to mark Global Recycling Day, on Monday, March 18.

Successful Plastic Bottle Collection Drive in St. James Communities

Director General of The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Safety Mechanisms in Place at UWI Modular Reactor

Sections of the Church Corner landfill in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Fire Department Makes Recommendations to NSWMA on Church Corner Landfill

Plants and Landscaping Supervisor at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Maxwell McDonald (right), points out the benefits of using compost on plants to students from the St. Francis Primary and Infant School, at a Global Recycling Day event held on Monday (March 18) at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. The day was observed by the NSWMA under the theme ‘Recycling Heroes’.

PHOTOS: NSWMA Observes Global Recycling Day

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon (centre), interacts with Founder and Chairman of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera (left), and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, during the launch of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Holiday Inn in Rose Hall, St. James, on Wednesday (March 13).

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Mayor Wants More Persons to Be Enrolled at the Tertiary Level

Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, says there continues to be a critical need for further educational development, particularly at the tertiary level, to drive economic activities. Speaking at the launch of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, at the Holiday Inn in Rose Hall, St. James, on March 13, Mr. Vernon pointed out that Jamaica's tertiary education enrolment rate...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents Bahamian Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Leon Lundy, with a locally made art piece, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday, March 12.

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Minister Mckenzie Commits to Strengthening Ties with The Bahamas

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has committed to further strengthening the relationship between Jamaica and The Bahamas. Speaking in an interview with JIS News on Tuesday (March 12), following a courtesy call by the Bahamian Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Leon Lundy, at his offices in Kingston, Minister McKenzie...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers remarks at the ceremony for the swearing in of Councillors of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held on March 12 at the Corporation on Church Street in downtown Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Swearing in of KSAMC Councillors

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers remarks at the ceremony for the swearing in of Councillors of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held on March 12 at the Corporation on Church Street in downtown Kingston.

Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas (third right, front row), is surrounded by newly installed Councillors of the Portmore Municipal Corporation during the swearing-in ceremony at Lot 1 Cookson Pen, Braeton Parkway, Greater Portmore, on March 12.

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PHOTOS: Portmore Mayor Sworn in

Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas (third right, front row), is surrounded by newly installed Councillors of the Portmore Municipal Corporation during the swearing-in ceremony at Lot 1 Cookson Pen, Braeton Parkway, Greater Portmore, on March 12.

Newly installed Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (fifth left), and Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (fourth left), with Councillors representing Divisions across the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The occasion was Tuesday’s (March 12) Statutory Meeting for the Declaration of KSAMC Councillors and selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston.

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Councillor Andrew Swaby Sworn in as Kingston’s New Mayor

Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division in St. Andrew South Eastern, Andrew Swaby, was on Tuesday (March 12) sworn in as the new Mayor of Kingston. He succeeds Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division in St. Andrew West Central, Senator Delroy Williams, who will serve as Deputy Mayor. Both were installed during a ceremony at the Kingston and St. Andrew...

New Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.

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New Mayor Outlines Vision for St. Elizabeth

New Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, has outlined his vision for the parish of St. Elizabeth, which focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Following his swearing-in on March 7, Mr. Solomon said key among his priorities is working closely with local businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers and investors to attract new industries and investments to the parish....

Mayor of St. Ann

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Michael Belnavis Sworn in as Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay

Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis, was sworn in as Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, during a ceremony held on March 7 at the St. Ann Municipal Corporation. Fifteen other Councillors, including Deputy Mayor and Councillor for the Gibraltar Division, Cardell Wickham, were also sworn in. In his remarks, Mr. Belnavis said he was happy to be back...