RESIDENTS OF PORTLAND
We invite you to a special Town Hall Meeting at the Errol Flynn Marina on Thursday May 9, 2024 starting at 6pm.
Come learn about disaster prevention and preparation.
Hear from Ministers Desmond McKenzie and Matthew Samuda plus other stakeholders ODPEM

Earthquake Town Hall meeting to be held in Portland on Thursday May 9, 2024

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“I extend condolences to his family, his friends, his colleagues in the Peoples’ National Party and to his parishioners in the Morant Bay Division. I pray for their comfort and healing in the difficult days to come.“ - Min. Desmond McKenzie

The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his recent contribution to the Budget Debates announced the Government’s plan to construct 14 Homeless Shelters across the country #LocalGovAtWork #BuildingACaringEconomy
#CaringForOurHomeless

The Hanover Infirmary’s Sports Day is underway at the Watson Taylor Park in Lucea. #LocalAtWork #CaringForOurResidents

#HappeningNow Day 1 of a 2 days retreat with Minister Desmond McKenzie, Matrons and Inspectors of poor. This retreat is focused on the importance and improvements necessary for the effective administration of Poor Relief services. #LocalGovAtWork

For the past 6 years, the BOS has been awarding & providing academic support to children who are registered with the Poor Relief Department. This year 61 students were awarded for excellent performance in PEP, CSEC, CAPE and Tertiary level exams.

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Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling for greater levels of compliance with the law and social responsibility, after 6 firefighters were injured, while responding to a fire at Greenwich Town in St. Andrew this morning.

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“It is important that we speak volumes about our achievements in local government, about the things…that we have been able to accomplish,”

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#JISPhotoHighlight : Way to go, St. Jago! 🎊

St. Jago High Schools' Challenge Quiz Team Captain, Jhaneille Esson, accepted a $300,000 cheque on behalf of her team from the Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, on Thursday (April 11), which was donated by the St.…

Public Service Announcement - HWT Fire Station Temporarily Closed For Major Rehabilitation Project Jamaica Fire Brigade

What a way to start the weekend!
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉to MVP Mr. Michael Webb and the Markets Department team on being overall winners of our Inter-Departmental Domino Competition.
Thanks also to each Department for the role played in keeping the KSAMC spirit alive! #oneKSAMC

Since April 1, 2024, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has resumed conducting a pilot of its Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (MVRC) renewal online service.

This service will allow users to apply, pay online and pick-up the MVRC and sticker within three (3) business days,…

Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie (3rd from left) with (L-R) Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Horace Chang, His Worship the Mayor of Montego Bay, Cllr. Richard Vernon and Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Cllr. Dwight Crawford, at today's Monthly Meeting of the StJamesMunicipalCorporation

#OrientationSession #KSAMCCouncillors
Mayor Swaby said it is important for all Cllrs to have a basic understanding of how the organization functions in providing the services they offer to the public. He charged them to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times

#HappeningNow Minister of Local Government attends the Monthly Meeting of the StJamesMunicipalCorporation

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A $34-million road-patching programme is slated to get under way in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew.

Making the announcement at today’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston, Mayor of…

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Orientation Session arranged by Mayor Swaby, which is the first in a series of activities geared towards enhancing personal and professional development of all KSAMC Councillors.
#CreatingaCultureofEffectiveness
#Efficiency
#PersonalDevelopment

The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges due to the current dry conditions.

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Sen. Hon. Matthew Samuda, assured the public that the government has measures in place to address the ongoing drought crisis during the post-cabinet press briefing this morning (April 10).

These…