The strong bilateral relationship between Jamaica and the United States (US) was reaffirmed today (September 8), during a call on Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...

Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on Jamaicans to be more amicable towards homeless persons, and to desist from inciting violence against them. His appeal...

Persons interested in providing meals for the homeless are being encouraged to utilise the available Drop-in Centres by contacting the Poor Relief Department, located in all 13 Municipal Corporations, to...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) collected approximately 994,515 tonnes of solid waste, under its waste management programme in 2021. Also, approximately 513 mini dumps were cleared, and 2,469...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is finalising plans for a contractual arrangement with a private waste management operator to remove garbage in the Corporate Area. Mayor of...

Secretary of the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis, has called on Jamaicans to treat indigent and homeless persons with respect and help to improve the lives of this vulnerable population....

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has awarded six of its long-serving Shelter Managers. At the event, held on August 25 at the Scouts Association of Jamaica headquarters...

Perennial issues of flooding and security in the Newport West business community in Kingston, are being tackled by several ministries and agencies. A high-level government team led by Minister of...