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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new home to Indigent Housing Programme recipient, Enid Brown (third left), in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Delroy Slowley; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.

Indigent Housing Programme Focuses on Climate Resilient Houses

By: Serena Grant, March 11, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry’s Indigent Housing Programme is focused on building more climat- resilient houses that can withstand the test of...

Volunteers plant flowers on the grounds of the Negril Police Community Resource Centre on March 5. The beautification project was organised by Constable Damion Wilson, who is attached to the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station, and his wife, Jhoenea.

Negril Police Community Resource Centre Spruced Up

By: Okoye Henry, March 11, 2025

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10). The event was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week 2025 under the theme ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’.

BOJ Governor Highlights 15 Years of Economic Growth Fuelled by Multilateral Partnerships

By: Andrew Laidley, March 11, 2025

Local Government 12 months ago JFB Training Members to Respond to EV Fires
By: Rocheda Bartley, March 6, 2025
Transport 12 months ago Taxi Car Park at South Parade
By: Rochelle Williams, March 6, 2025
Prime Minister 12 months ago Gov’t Pledges Support for Downtown Kingston Fire Victims
By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 5, 2025

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is greeted by Pavecon Contractors Limited Managing Director, Brian Singleton, while touring the Portmore Resilience Park project site in St. Catherine on Friday (February 28). Looking on (from left) are Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Chairman, Norman Brown, Deputy General Manager, Sherlock Glenister, and Chief Architect, Maxine Fisher-Casserly. The Park’s development is being spearheaded by the UDC.

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Prime Minister Holness Tours Portmore Resilience Park Project (PHOTOS)

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), gets an update on the Grange Lane Dualisation Project in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Senior Director of Project Implementation at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer (second left), during a tour of the area on Friday (February 28). Looking on are (from left) National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Clarendon and St Catherine, Garwaine Johnson; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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Prime Minister Holness Highlights Grange Lane Expansion as Key to Portmore’s Growth

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says expansion of Grange Lane in Portmore, St Catherine, is a proactive measure aimed at preparing for the anticipated increase in traffic...

By: Vanessa James, March 1, 2025

Awardees of the ninth annual Brown's Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair at the Addison Park Sports Complex in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Thursday (February 27).

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Brown’s Town Elderly Celebrated at SDC Fair

The Social Development Commission (SDC), in a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation, partnered with key stakeholders to host the ninth annual Brown's Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair...

By: OKOYE HENRY, March 1, 2025

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

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Yallahs Market to Be Cleaned Up

An extensive clean-up of the Yallahs market in St. Thomas is to be undertaken, with a view to begin accommodating vendors as soon as possible. Minister of Local Government and...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, February 27, 2025

The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, which is in the final stages of construction at the Morant Bay Urban Centre.

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New St. Thomas Municipal Corporation Building Projected for Completion in Six Months

The new St. Thomas Municipal Corporation building, being constructed at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, is projected to be completed within six months. Minister of Local Government and Community Development,...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, February 27, 2025

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says bush fires remain a major concern for his team.

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Bush Fires Major Concern for JFB

Despite a decline in bush fires across the country last year, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says these incidents remain a major concern for his team....

By: Rocheda Bartley, February 26, 2025

Social Development Commission (SDC), St Ann Parish Manager, Hillory McBayne (left) and Community Development Committee (CDC), President, Delroy Redway, with the recipient of the Most Committed to Brown's Town Elderly Feeding Programme award, Eunice Parke, at last year's staging of the Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair in St. Ann.

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Senior Citizens to Benefit from Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair

More than 500 senior citizens are expected to benefit from the ninth annual Brown’s Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair 2025, set to take place on Thursday (February 27) at...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, February 26, 2025

Official flyer for the Social Development Commission (SDC) Club in School Day event, slated for Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon on Thursday (February 27).

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‘SDC Club in School Day’ Slated for Clarendon on Feb. 27

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will bring together more than 350 students, teachers and community stakeholders on Thursday (February 27) for an inspiring day of youth engagement and empowerment, when...

By: Sherika Williams, February 26, 2025

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Prime Minister Holness Tours Portmore Resilience Park Project (PHOTOS)

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Brown’s Town Elderly Celebrated at SDC Fair

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New St. Thomas Municipal Corporation Building Projected for Completion in Six Months

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