Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, says discussions are ongoing with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) regarding outstanding payments, and defective or malfunctioning streetlights, among other...

The country’s emergency systems are in place and ready to be activated in the event of any disaster during the hurricane season. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel...

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be providing local authorities with an additional $70 million for the cleaning of major drains island-wide. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, who...

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have been installed in the Bog Walk Gorge, as part of automated early warning system developed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management...

Representatives from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development are to meet on Wednesday, July 9, with the top brass of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), to address some...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging residents, especially farmers, to desist from using the slash and burn method of clearing land in times of drought. Slash and burn is...

Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewan Corrodus, says the time has come for all Jamaicans to truly embrace the buy Jamaican campaign, especially in the area of agriculture. Addressing the...

Residents of Portmore, St. Catherine, are benefitting from Government’s investment in infrastructural projects, including major expenditure on water supply, roads, and waste facilities. Over $1 billion was spent on developing...