Overhanging trees are often regarded as an enhancement to the beauty, luxury and comfort of homes and business places, both as rich sources of fruits as well providing welcome shading...

The St. James Municipal Corporation and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are strengthening their relationship in the fight against crime. Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis, said the entities will...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising householders and property owners to take advantage of the hurricane ‘graveyard’ period from June to late August, to carry...

Come August 14, some 2,300 young persons will be employed by the Municipal Corporations to identify shut-ins; and to undertake the auditing of street lights. Minister of Local Government and...

The Local Governance (Amendment) Act was passed in the House of Representatives on July 18. The Bill will allow for adequate recess period for the Municipal Corporations across the island...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is outfitting its sanitation workers with new, professional uniforms through a $20 million allocation from the Government. The smart navy overalls come with...

Approximately $40 million has been set aside to carry out major drain cleaning across Kingston and St. Andrew. The annual programme, which started in May, seeks to reduce the flooding...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that $250 million has been allocated for the purchase of 17 additional trucks for the National Solid Waste Management Authority...