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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.

Proper Private Arrangements to Be Made for Disposal of Commercial Garbage

By: Chris Patterson, September 16, 2024

Proper private arrangements are to be made with reputable service providers for the disposal of commercial garbage. This was stated by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. during the recent...

Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Portland, Karl Coke (left), presents a Certificate of Recognition to Treasurer of the Buff Bay Development Area Committee (DAC), George Brown, at the staging of the inaugural Portland DAC Retreat held recently at Barhanna Vista Lodge in Port Antonio. The event, organised by the SDC through its Participatory Governance Programme, focused on community leadership and development.

Portland Community Leaders Benefit From SDC Development Retreat

By: Sherika Williams, September 14, 2024

Director, Licensing and Registration at Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BCLC), Vivian Nunes.

BGLC Urges Compliance With Licensing Regulations

By: Rocheda Bartley, September 13, 2024

Development 1 year ago Liguanea Post Office Renovated
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By: Shanna K. Salmon, September 10, 2024
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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the bridge linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond communities in St. James, on Sunday, September 1. Assisting are St James Central Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House, Heroy Clarke (sixth left); Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right); Councillor of the Salt Spring Division, Gregory Harris (second right); and Councillor for the Montego Bay South Eastern Division, Arthur Lynch (second left); and community members.

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Bridge Linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond Officially Opened

The bridge linking Cornwall Courts, Green Pond and surrounding communities in St. James was officially opened on Sunday, September 1. The project, which had a budget of approximately $13 million,...

By: Okoye Henry, September 3, 2024

Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon (fourth left), presents a cheque valued $1.5 million to winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T/20 Cricket Competition, Fairfield United, following their victory in the final held recently at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Congratulates Winners of 2024 National Community Cricket Competitions

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has congratulated Fairfield United and Angels Masters on their success in the just concluded SDC National Community Cricket Competitions. Fairfield United from Manchester won the...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, August 31, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays hurricane roof straps while addressing a ceremony on August 26, at the Hugh Lawson Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon, where the Government commenced its distribution of 10,000 of the straps.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Residents of Rocky Point Receive Hurricane Roof Straps

The Government has commenced the distribution of 10,000 hurricane roof straps to residents of Rocky Point and nearby areas in Clarendon that were severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl on July...

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 27, 2024

A flyer promoting the finals of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at Chedwin Park, St. Catherine, on Sunday, August 25 .

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Finals of SDC National T20 Cricket Competition August 25

Cricket fans are invited to enjoy thrilling action, family fun and exciting giveaways at the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition finals on Sunday, August 25, at Chedwin...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, August 23, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.

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5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents

Five thousand hurricane straps are to be provided for residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, to aid in the rebuilding of...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, August 22, 2024

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central

Three deserving residents of Clarendon North Central are Jamaica’s newest homeowners, thanks to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivered...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, August 21, 2024

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), shakes hands with Dr. Julius Garvey, during a recent ceremony to name the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) council chamber in honour of his father and Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The official naming of the ‘Marcus Garvey Council Chamber’ took place during a special KSAMC sitting on Saturday (August 17), the anniversary date of the National Hero’s birth. Looking on is Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

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PHOTOS: KSAMC Marcus Garvey Council Chamber Naming Ceremony

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), greets Chief Operating Officer, Bashco Trading, Juan Machado, during a recent walk-through of the downtown Kingston business district. The NSWMA was among the government entities participating in a multi-agency operation in the area, aimed at ensuring businesses adhere to the country’s laws. The operation, conducted between August 14 and 16, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

1 year ago CommerceCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Multi-Agency Compliance Operation Conducted in Downtown Kingston Business District

A coordinated multi-agency operation was conducted in downtown Kingston between August 14 and 16, aimed at ensuring businesses in that area adhere to the country’s laws. The exercise, which included...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, August 20, 2024

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Bridge Linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond Officially Opened

SDC Congratulates Winners of 2024 National Community Cricket Competitions

Residents of Rocky Point Receive Hurricane Roof Straps

Finals of SDC National T20 Cricket Competition August 25

5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents

Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central

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