Work on the construction of a new building to house the Westmoreland Parish Council is slated to begin on July 27. Minister of Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon....

State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, says the parish councils and Portmore Municipality have been requested to provide preliminary reports on areas...

A multipurpose complex, housing a post office, poor relief office, home work centre, and a market, was officially opened on July 8 in the community of Thompson Town, Clarendon. The $8...

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr.  Lloyd B. Smith, has congratulated the Government and people of Venezuela on the occasion of the country’s 204th anniversary on Sunday,  July...

In order to significantly reduce the incidence of fires, particularly bush fires, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will intensify its public education campaign across all parishes. Minister of State in...

The City of Montego Bay is hosting members of the Venezuelan naval training boat, Buque Escuela Simón Bolívar (BE-11), who are in the island for a four-day visit. The vessel...

Two Bills were passed in the House of Representatives on June 30 to allow for the postponement of Local Government Elections until December 29, 2016. The elections were due to...

More than 50 persons who have served the St. James Parish Council  for up to 40 years were recognized at a staff awards ceremony, held at the Seawind Beach Blub...