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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right) and President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Andre White (left), shake hands after unveiling the JIE Engineers’ Week of Activities 2015, during the launch on Wednesday, September 2, at the offices of the National Works Agency (NWA) on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston. At left is Charge d’affaires, Canadian High Commission, Colleen Pigeon, and in the background is President Elect of the JIE, Gary Walters. The Week will be observed from September 20 to 27.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right) and President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Andre White (left), shake hands after unveiling the JIE Engineers’ Week of Activities 2015, during the launch on Wednesday, September 2, at the offices of the National Works Agency (NWA) on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston. At left is Charge d’affaires, Canadian High Commission, Colleen Pigeon, and in the background is President Elect of the JIE, Gary Walters. The Week will be observed from September 20 to 27.

Engineers Urged to Incorporate Energy Efficient Designs in Plans

By: Rochelle Williams , September 4, 2015
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, is encouraging the country’s engineers to incorporate environmentally friendly and energy efficient designs in plans. The Minister, who was speaking...
A member of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) removes electronic waste set aside for collection by residents.

NSWMA Reports Positive Results from E-Waste Pilot

By: Oroyo Eubanks, August 28, 2015
Founder and President of Children of Hope Foundation, Evette McKenzie Blake ( second right), presents items of clothing, food and toiletries to one family whose house was destroyed by fire, in Portmore, at a health fair and fun day organized by Children of Hope Foundation, in partnership with the Social Development Commission, at the Gregory Park Primary School, Portmore, St. Catherine, on August 13. At right is Member of Parliament for East Central Saint Catherine, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, while in the background is Civil Servant of the Year 2014/15 and Vice-Chairman of the Children of Hope Foundation, Sean Barrow.

Children of Hope Foundation Stages Health Fair in Gregory Park

By: Chad Bryan, August 18, 2015

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Dr. Angela Brown Burke, speaking at the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) monthly council meeting, held on August 11 at the KSAC, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

226 Vendors Register Under KSAC Drive

Some 226 vendors have been registered under the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Vendor Registration Programme. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Dr. Angela Brown Burke, made the disclosure at...
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By: Latonya Linton, August 11, 2015
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (3rd left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Poor Relief Offices in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on August 5. Observing (from left) are: Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Mr. Raymond Pryce; Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Mr. Hugh Buchanan; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher; Superintendent of Roads and Works at the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Mr. Kenneth Mullings and Inspector of Poor in St. Elizabeth, Ms. Marlene Lynch.
Local Government

Professional Care For The Poor

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, says the Ministry is moving to institute a professional approach as to how care is provided for the poor, particularly in...
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By: Marlon Tingling, August 5, 2015