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Our Municipal Police are local law enforcement officers who work under the Municipal Corporations to maintain public order and enforce Municipal rules. But what exactly does this entail? In today’s feature we go behind the scenes with the St. Mary Municipal Police team.

Today marks the beginning of Fire Life and Safety Week, an observance dedicated to reminding citizens about the best practices for preventing loss of lives and property caused by fire. Today’s reminder comes from the Commissioner of the @jamfirebrigade1 Mr Stewart Beckford.

The messages continue to steadily make their way across Jamaica. Today’s highlight features the baton (messages) exchange from Hanover to Westmoreland. This is our promotional activity leading up to Local Government and Community Month (November).

Continuing our journey with Mrs. Ingleton, Inspector of Poor for the parish of Portland, as she outlines the functions of the Drop In Centre and Night Shelter, as well as the other services the Department offers its clients. #LocalGovAtWork #SocialProtection

A DAY IN THE LIFE….. Watch as Mrs. Simone Anderson-Ingleton, Inspector of Poor for the parish of Portland, shares some of the services offered by the Department. #localgovatwork #socialprotection #PoorRelief

Happy National Heroes Day Jamaica. Let’s continue to remember and honour those who have paved the way for us; Let’s not forget their sacrifice, hard work and dedication to this great nation; Let’s continue to build on their legacy as we strive to make Jamaica the place of choice.

#FBF Hon. Desmond McKenzie visited the Santa Cruz Market with Mayor Richard Solomon and Technical Officers. On a prior visit to the Market, the Minister had committed to providing allocation for road repairs and he was pleased to see that the works were completed on this visit.

During a tour of the Santa Cruz Division last Friday, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, explained that the Ministry and @st_elizabeth_municipal will be working closely with the National Works Agency to address the town’s drainage issues. #localgovatwork

November is Local Government and Community Month, and tomorrow we launch our precursor activity, Cross Island Run, at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego at 11am. We invite you to come be a part of this exciting event. @sdcjamaica

Your property tax is one of the most important source of revenue for your Municipal Corporation. Your tax funds a number of Communities Services. We are making the payment process easier for you, with our Property Tax mobile unit. #localgovatwork #community #Service

#HappeningNow Hon. Desmond McKenzie, a team of Officers from the Ministry, St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Mayor Richard Solomon and Councillors of the MC stopped at the Parish Infirmary to view some of the recent rehabilitation works done on the facility.

As we get ready to recognize World Homeless Day (October 10), let’s #Throwback to one of the many Indigent houses that the Ministry has built under the programme. Through this programme the Government aims to provide suitable homes to the most vulnerable in our communities.

What does a Chief Engineering Officer (formerly Superintendent of Roads and Works) really do? We followed Mr. Clevon Watson of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation to see what a typical day is like for him as the CEngO. #LocalGovAtWork

Your Tax on Wheels! The Ministry continues to bring convenience to our communities with our Property Tax Mobile Unit. You can contact your Municipal Corporation to find out when they’ll be in a community near you! #LocalGovAtWork #PropertyTax #Mobile

One stop, many services and endless possibilities! Today, the Social Development Commission's Red Hills CDC Social Services Fair connected residents with essential agencies and support services right in their community. #CommunityDevelopment #SDC #EmpoweringCommunities