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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left), is joined by family, friends and colleagues of late firefighter, Lorenzo Garnet Douse, for the formalities during a ceremony for the official renaming of the Ocho Rios Fire Station in St. Ann in his honour, on Thursday (November 30). The facility is now called the ‘Lorenzo Garnet Douse Memorial Building’.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left), is joined by family, friends and colleagues of late firefighter, Lorenzo Garnet Douse, for the formalities during a ceremony for the official renaming of the Ocho Rios Fire Station in St. Ann in his honour, on Thursday (November 30). The facility is now called the ‘Lorenzo Garnet Douse Memorial Building’.

Ocho Rios Fire Station Officially Renamed ‘Lorenzo Garnet Douse Memorial Building’

By: Okoye Henry, December 3, 2023
The Ocho Rios Fire Station in St. Ann has been officially renamed the ‘Lorenzo Garnet Douse Memorial Building’ in honor of the late firefighter who tragically lost his life on...
Acting Research and Planning Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jay Scott.

JFB Wants Hosts to Share Emergency Plan with Guests at Large Family Gatherings

By: SHANNA K. SALMON, December 2, 2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (right), presents youth CEO, KSAMC Junior Council, Andiccia Harris with a certificate of participation, at an event held on November 24, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Downtown Kingston.

Students Participate in KSAMC Junior Council Meeting

By: Rochelle Williams, November 27, 2023

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) and Member of Parliament, East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, observe a breakaway along a section of roadway during a tour of the area on Saturday (Nov.18). Over 30 landslides were reported in the constituency.
Local Government

Damage Assessments Underway

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By: Chris Patterson, November 19, 2023
Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards
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ODPEM to Stage More Earthquake Drills

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By: Lisa Rowe, November 17, 2023