A formal partnership to support downtown Kingston’s revitalisation has been sealed between the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). A Memorandum of Understanding...

Two residents of Dalvey in St. Thomas Eastern are among the latest beneficiaries of the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sandrarie Sutherland and Sayde Dawson, each of whom received...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) continues to expand economic opportunities for grassroots entrepreneurs through its Local Economic Development (LED) and Special Entrepreneurship Grants. Together, these grant facilities have disbursed more...

Construction of the Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market in Westmoreland is set to get underway shortly.   Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, gave the assurance during...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the agency has made significant strides in improving its systems and operations over the last few years. ...

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially under way and projected to be highly active, the St. James Municipal Corporation is ramping up disaster preparedness efforts across the parish. During...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says local agencies have been actively engaged in comprehensive planning to safeguard residents and assets against the potential impacts of natural disasters,...

The St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) is focused on increasing citizen participation in decision-making at the local level. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Parish Manager,...