Mayor of Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, has strongly defended Jamaica's reputation as a law-abiding country, noting that the island was not a haven for drugs. He said that the perception in...

Secretary/Manager for the St. Ann Parish Council, Clinton Gordon, has said that the Council would be putting strict measures in place to ensure that persons conform to building laws. He...

The St. Ann Parish Council is staging a series of town hall meetings to hear the concerns of residents and to discuss ways in which service to communities can be...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councilor Colin Gager, has urged investors to adhere to all Parish Council building rules and regulations in the parish, as these will be enforced, irrespective of the...

Donations from Government, the private sector and members of the public, have raised $3.9M to help the children left behind after the Portland truck tragedy of December 19, 2008. Money...

Benefits available through the People's Cooperative Bank and the Portland Cooperative Credit Union, were extensively discussed at a community meeting sponsored by the Port Antonio Regional Office of the Jamaica...

Government Senator Desmond McKenzie, has warned of increased activity within local authorities to ensure that building regulations are observed and the fees paid. "There is going to be war between...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Local Government, Robert Montague, has charged parish council heads to establish new methods and employ new ways...

An earthquake simulation exercise aimed at testing the responsiveness of tenants and users of the Portmore Town Centre Plaza in St. Catherine was held recently (Jan. 15) in observance of...

In an effort to sensitize residents of St. Ann and heighten their awareness about the local government reform process, the St. Ann Parish Council will stage a series of town...

The St. Thomas Parish Council is moving to have repair work carried out on a section of the Hermitage Road in St. Thomas, which has been severely eroded over the...