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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. (FILE)

Programme to Develop Papine

Member of Parliament for St Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams, says efforts are being made to undertake a programme for the redevelopment of the town of Papine in the constituency. “Papine is a hub of activity of pedestrians, vehicles and...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing residents of Portland at a town hall meeting held recently at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio.

Gov’t to Change Name of Infirmaries

Panellists field questions during a panel discussion on community tourism at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on November 27. From left to right are President and Founder of Green Team Global Inc, Hugh Hough; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; Lecturer at the University of the West Indies Mona (UWI), Dr. Olivene Burke; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, UWI, Professor Ian Boxil; Senior Programme Officer, Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Affairs, UWI, Dr. Christine Marrett; and Tourism Specialist, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Beverly Stewart.

JSIF Positioning Rural Communities to Benefit from Tourism

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeny (right), presents Member of Parliament for North East St. Catherine, Leslie Campbell, with a plaque marking the completion of the $30-million Bottom Bonnet Road Project in the parish. Occasion was the recent handover ceremony for the road project in North East St. Catherine.

JSIF Lauded for Implementation of Community Projects

Director of Projects at the Universal Service Fund (USF) Everold Simms.

Rockfort Gets Internet Café

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner (left), explains the functions of the Mobile Justice Unit to resident of Washington Gardens, Beverley Williams, at the Washington Gardens Seventh-day Adventist Church, today (November 23).

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Mobile Justice Unit Offers Services to Residents of Washington Gardens

Residents of Washington Gardens benefited from the services of the Legal Aid Council, through its Mobile Justice Unit, today (November 23). The unit and representatives from other State agencies were present as part of outreach activities conducted at the Washington Gardens Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston. Speaking with JIS News, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, said...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), walks through mudded streets in the aftermath of heavy flooding that affected Montego Bay on November 22. The Prime Minister visited the Second City on Thursday (November 23) to assess the damage.

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Gov’t to Assist Mobay Flood Victims

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be assisting persons who have been affected by the massive flooding that ravaged sections of Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (November 22). Addressing the media following a tour of the affected areas on Thursday (November 23), Mr. Holness said that in addition to a $20-million emergency allocation from...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

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Kingsvale Police Station in Hanover to be Renovated

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says more than $7 million will be spent to renovate the Kingsvale Police Station in Hanover. Speaking to JIS News during a tour of the facility on November 18, the Minister explained that the initiative forms part of activities being undertaken for Local Government Month in November. “The theme for...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie (standing, fifth left), shares a photo opportunity with Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, after presenting them with tablets during a special sitting of the local authority on November 9.

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Councillors, Poor Relief Officers in Westmoreland Get Tablet Computers

Councillors and Poor Relief Officers in Westmoreland have been provided with modern technology to enable them to more effectively carry out their work. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, handed over 13 tablet computers to the Councillors, including Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Bertel Moore, during a special sitting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation on November 9. He...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is being given a tour of the new dining room at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz by Matron Joycelyn Bryan, at the official opening of the facility on November 10.

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Provision to be Made in Next Budget for New Wing at St. Elizabeth Infirmary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says provision will be made in the next budget for the construction of a new administrative wing at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary. He explained that money already allocated for the project went towards the setting up of a centre on the grounds of the St. James Infirmary to accommodate persons...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

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Street Signs to Be Installed in Three Parishes Jan. 2018

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will commence a street-signage programme in three parishes in January 2018, which will herald the start of a nationwide beautification and community development initiative. “We will be rolling out the project in Manchester, Westmoreland and St. Thomas, and then get the necessary funds to take the street...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting held on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

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Local Government Minister Says Parochial Roads will be Repaired

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be undertaking a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to “significantly tackle parochial roads across the country” that are in disrepair. Addressing a property tax town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on November 8, Mr. McKenzie said that of the total number of...