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Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas Walters said Thomas should explain why "didn’t he request a stay of the (JPS) decision in his capacity as mayor to allow for more dialogue with the people of Portmore." The JLP caretaker is also calling into question Thomas’ capacity to lead the municipality, arguing that the mayor has shown that he is unable to gain the respect of the institutions which provide key services to the citizens of Portmore.  “If the best way Mayor Thomas could find to get the attention of the authorities is by participating in a reckless demonstration which breached COVID-19 reg...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party, (JLP) Caretaker for the Braeton Division in the S...

Harvard to expand program on city leadership with $150 million from Bloomberg By Andy Rosen Globe Staff,Updated March 2, 2021, 3:35 p.m. Email to a Friend Michael BloombergAndrew Harrer/Bloomberg News Harvard University will be home to a new center for training municipal leaders, an initiative funded by a $150 million gift from billionaire former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization. Bloomberg Philanthropies on Tuesday announced the Bloomberg Center for Cities, which will build on a collaboration set up with Harvard in 2017 to train and support mayors and...

By Terry Schrimscher SPRINGVILLE — The mood quickly changed during the March 1, 2021 meeting of the Springville City Council, after Mayor Dave Thomas called for a voice vote to adjourn and left the chamber roughly 14 minutes into the session. “Next would be the resolution to engage legal counsel,” said Thomas. “There’s been no discussion. This is somewhat of a blindside. I have no idea what’s going on. So, with that I am going to move that we adjourn,” he said. “Mr. Parker seconds. All those in favor vote aye. ‘Aye.’ Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. We’re adjourned....

Gov. Murphy budget includes $400K to finish Toms River park for kids with disabilities Toms River resident Christian Kane talks about the Field of Dreams Replay Video TOMS RIVER - Could $400,000 help make the Field of Dreams a reality? When Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $44 billion state budget Tuesday, it contained $400,000 to help complete construction of the RWJ Barnabas Health Field of Dreams at Ocean Orthopedic Complex, located on North Bay Avenue in Toms River. "This is something that is going to be great for our town, but more importantly for individuals who just want the chance to part...