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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

NSWMA Intensifies Garbage Collection to Clear Backlogs Across Communities

By: DONIQUE WESTON, October 22, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has intensified garbage collection efforts to address backlogs affecting several communities islandwide....

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Emergency Measures in Place as St. James Prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa

By: RENEEK BROWN (INTERN), October 22, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22).

Labour and Social Security Ministry Activates Disaster Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

By: DONIQUE WESTON, October 22, 2025

Local Government 2 months ago Indigent Housing Unit Handed Over to St. Mary Resident
By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, October 22, 2025
Local Government 2 months ago ODPEM on Full Alert
By: Donique Weston, October 22, 2025
Local Government 2 months ago EOC In St. Elizabeth Fully Operational
By: Okoye Henry, October 22, 2025

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses today’s (October 22) Special Press Briefing on the Preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa, at Jamaica House.

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Strong Disaster Management Template in Place – Works Minister

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government has a strong disaster management template in place...

By: Judana Murphy, October 22, 2025

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Gov’t Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Melissa – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has assured that the Government is fully prepared to address any challenges that arise due to the impending passage of...

By: Donique Weston, October 22, 2025

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses today (October 22) special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

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Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Tropical Storm Melissa

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is urging Jamaicans to prepare as the country braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. “This is certainly not...

By: Judana Murphy, October 22, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams (third left), speaks to runners before they set off on the first leg of the annual Cross-Island Run, being held under the theme ‘Local Government: The Work Continues’, on October 21 in Mandeville. Others (from left) are Executive Director of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith, and Mayor of Mandeville, His Worship Councillor Donovan Mitchell.

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State Minister Highlights Importance of Work of Local Government

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, says the impact of local government touches all aspects of the lives of Jamaicans. “You...

By: Barbara Ellington, October 22, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

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Ministry of Education Monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa; No School Closure at This Time

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) remains in constant communication with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. According to the latest updates, Tropical Storm Melissa has slowed significantly,...

By: Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI), October 22, 2025

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on the development of Tropical Storm Melissa during Tuesday’s (October 21) sitting of the House of Representatives.

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Emergency Teams Activated as Jamaica Braces for Tropical Storm Melissa

Jamaica’s Emergency Management teams are on full alert in light of the impending passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, says Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda. The...

By: Chris Patterson, October 22, 2025

The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.

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Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth

Ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart, who heroically saved a life, was among three citizens honoured for their outstanding contributions to community and nation-building during the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at...

By: Okoye Henry, October 21, 2025

75. Heavy rain and strong winds expected as tropical storm approaches.

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPress Release

Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Jamaica – Press Release #1

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) has reported a potential tropical cyclone to form in the...

By: Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, October 21, 2025

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Strong Disaster Management Template in Place – Works Minister

Gov’t Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Melissa – Minister Mckenzie

Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Tropical Storm Melissa

State Minister Highlights Importance of Work of Local Government

Ministry of Education Monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa; No School Closure at This Time

Emergency Teams Activated as Jamaica Braces for Tropical Storm Melissa

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