PEP talk on local government
April 12, 2019
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Fifth and sixth graders at Emmanuel Christian Academy, who will be sitting the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam early next week, got an introductory talk on the…
More trucks for NSWMA
April 3, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The operational capacity of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has been boosted with an injection of 11 new compactor trucks. The trucks, which are valued at some US$1.75…
New Building Act in effect
April 3, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: A new Building Act with a modern legislative framework that will serve to reduce the vulnerability of Jamaica’s built environment and ensure public safety, is now in effect. The Building Act…
Jamaicans urged to become more proactive to natural disasters
January 15, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaicans are being urged to embrace a more proactive approach to natural disasters as the country moves to increase its disaster resilience. Minster of Local Government and Community development,…
Minister presents St. Ann senior citizens with new homes
January 8, 2019
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: Two senior citizens have received new homes in keeping with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s thrust to protect the vulnerable, in the communities of…