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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second left), shares a photo with the 13 awardees from St. James, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21 at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.

Outstanding Persons from St. James Honoured

By: Natalia Dixon, October 22, 2024

Thirteen outstanding individuals from St. James were honoured for their exceptional commitment and contributions across various sectors, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October...

District Officer for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Westmoreland Division, Norris Mitchell, speaking at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, recently.

JFB Implores Citizens to Protect Fire Hydrants

By: Serena Grant, October 22, 2024

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (October 16).

JFB Urges Citizens to Integrate Fire Safety Systems into Home and Business Security Set-Ups

By: Shanna K. Salmon, October 20, 2024

Local Government 2 years ago NSWMA Urges Responsible Disposal of E-Waste
By: Garfield L. Angus, October 17, 2024
Agriculture 2 years ago 100-Acre Ackee and Mango Orchard to Be Established at Ebony Park in Clarendon
By: Barbara Ellington, October 17, 2024
Local Government 2 years ago Jamaica Fire Brigade to Showcase Technology in Its Operations
By: Shanna K. Salmon, October 17, 2024

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Elizabeth North Western, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

98 Per Cent of Main Roads in St. Elizabeth North Western Now Rehabilitated

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Elizabeth North Western, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says 98 per cent of...

By: Chris Patterson, October 16, 2024

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (centre), joins in the handover of permanent-employment letters to workers at the agency’s Half-Way Tree Road office in St. Andrew on Monday (October 14). From left, Director of Corporate Services, Sheenique Johnson, makes a presentation to driver, Deon Griffiths, while Director of Operations, Aretha McFarlane, presents sanitation worker, Ian Rowe, with his letter of employment. NSWMA workers who were previously on contract, are being transitioned to 3,813 permanent positions.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

NSWMA Workers Get Permanent-Employment Letters

The Government has commenced the transitioning of workers at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its four regional branches into 3,813 new permanent positions. The transition exercise, which...

By: Garfield L. Angus, October 15, 2024

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses a World Homeless Day event at the Drop-In Centre in Black River on October 10.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Homeless Persons in St. Elizabeth Feted

Homeless persons and other vulnerable individuals in St. Elizabeth were pampered and feted in observance of World Homeless Day on October 10. The event, held at the Drop-In Centre in...

By: Okoye Henry, October 15, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a two-bedroom home to beneficiary Lloyd East (right) in Belvedere, Westmoreland, on Friday (October 11). Participating in the ribbon cutting are (from left) Councillor for the Leamington Division, Amorkard Brown; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence; Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, and Mr. East’s spouse, Madge Williams (in background at right). The unit was one of two handed over by the Minister, with the second being a studio unit in Grange Hill, in the parish.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

$350 Million Spent on Social Infrastructure in Westmoreland

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry has spent more than $350 million, so far, on social infrastructure and programmes in Westmoreland. Speaking to...

By: Serena Grant, October 15, 2024

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaks at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) monthly meeting, on Thursday, October 10.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Roads to Be Repaired in St. James

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has announced plans for the repair of more than 20 roads across the parish by December 2024. The $150-million initiative is being led...

By: Natalia Dixon, October 14, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), greets Mavis Welsh at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Wellness Day of Care held on Thursday (October 10) at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. The event was in observance of World Homeless Day.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Don’t Abandon Homeless Relatives – Minister Mckenzie

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is appealing to family members to not abandon their homeless relatives and help provide safe accommodation for them. “Many of our...

By: Rochelle Williams, October 11, 2024

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

2 years ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Road Repairs Commence Under REACH Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says road repairs have commenced under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme, which supports post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. He...

By: Chris Patterson, October 11, 2024

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

2 years ago AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Agriculture Ministry Officials to Meet Regularly with Farmers to Evaluate Recovery Efforts

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says that Ministry officials will continue to meet regularly with farmers and other stakeholders to evaluate hurricane recovery efforts. The Minister,...

By: Garwin Davis, October 10, 2024