Technology coming to aid garbage collection
December 8, 2022
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie says technology will be introduced to transform solid waste management services across the island. “In the new financial year, we…
The Jamaica Fire Brigade welcomes 106 new recruits
December 7, 2022
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) welcomed 106 new recruits - 86 males and 20 females – who are all certified Emergency Medical Responders. The cohort of Intake Number 24 is…
NSWMA boosts fleet with 50 new trucks
December 2, 2022
Fifty new trucks and 10 motorcycles, valued at approximately US$6.9 million, were handed over to boost the operational capacity of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). Prime Minister Andrew…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER MOURNS TRAGIC MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A YOUNG FIREFIGHTER, APPEALS FOR GOOD SENSE TO RETURN TO THE ROADS
December 1, 2022
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie is mourning the tragic death of firefighter Larenzo Douse, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Ocho Rios…
St. Elizabeth MC tops Cook-Off Competition -Event for part of Local Government & Community Month 2022 activities
December 1, 2022
MANDEVILLE, Manchester: St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation copped the golden stove and bragging rights as winners of the Local Government & Community Month (LGCM) 2022 Cook-Off Competition. Chief Executive Officer Errol…